Medway · England
Christmas Party Catering in Rainham, Medway
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rainham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter open days
Planning an event in Rainham?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Rainham
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it’s december open days and festive family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Christmas parties in Rainham are often at workplaces and clubs. We need a lit outdoor spot. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Common questions in Rainham
Which station is closest to Rainham?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Could you cook in Foxburrow Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you cover Rainham?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Rainham?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Hosts in Rainham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, suit a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Rainham
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Where the roaster can go in Rainham
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Indoor space for eating
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
Christmas catering near Rainham
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Rainham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 68 places in Medway. Our bookings stretch from Rainham to Canterbury (21 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Margaret is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. If people are coming by rail, Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rainham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME8 and ME9, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). Rainham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Rainham include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Sunset in Rainham in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Towns and villages near Rainham
Also in Rainham
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away