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Christmas Party Catering in Nettlestead, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Nettlestead? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
Slow-roasted pork in Nettlestead
FAQs for Nettlestead
Do you come out to small places like Nettlestead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Nettlestead close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Nettlestead
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Nettlestead: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. For society Christmas socials and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In a small place like Nettlestead, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. By about 3:50pm in late December, Nettlestead is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Nettlestead
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
However big or small the event in Nettlestead, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Festive family get-togethers
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
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Christmas parties in Nettlestead: local tips
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Nettlestead and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Nettlestead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 28 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Wateringbury station serves Nettlestead directly. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Nettlestead we cover include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (under half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Why choose a hog roast in Nettlestead?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Nettlestead
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards