Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Red Hill, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Red Hill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Red Hill
Red Hill in December: what to know
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Red Hill. Red Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Red Hill to London (28 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, Wateringbury station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in ME18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Red Hill, we also cover Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include North Pole pub (0.5 miles north)
About our Christmas hog roast in Red Hill
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We are frequently asked to cater christmas family parties and office Christmas parties, with roast potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas party near Red Hill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Numbers
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Red Hill?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Red Hill hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also in Red Hill
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, it’s dark in Red Hill by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Red Hill?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
In Red Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-term celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
FAQs for Red Hill
Do you come out to small places like Red Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Red Hill close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in Red Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Red Hill and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away