Medway · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Rochester
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Rochester and across Medway.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
Book a hog roast in Rochester
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Christmas hog roast in Rochester, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We are often asked to cater late-night shopping events and office Christmas parties, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes.
In Rochester, a hog roast is a welcome change at Christmas. Plan lighting and a short route from the roaster to the party. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Christmas parties in Rochester: local tips
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. We cover Rochester and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Rochester is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rochester to Canterbury (26 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, Rochester station serves Rochester directly.
This part of Medway takes in ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Rochester include the A2 and A226, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Rochester has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile east) and French Hospital (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Rochester include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Crown Hotel (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Rochester
Which station is closest to Rochester?
Rochester station, in Rochester itself.
Could you cook in Broomhill Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you come to Rochester?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Rochester and the rest of Medway included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Rochester
Other occasions in Rochester
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Rochester 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.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Rochester
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away