Medway · England
Christmas Party Catering in Rochester Riverside, Medway
Christmas hog roast in Rochester Riverside: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Rochester Riverside
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Rochester Riverside
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Rochester Riverside, from small teams to big crowds. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and festive family get-togethers, with crackling, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
Around Rochester Riverside, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Rochester Riverside: your questions answered
How far is Rochester Riverside from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
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Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Rochester Riverside are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Rochester Riverside?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rochester Riverside:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Festive bookings around Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Rochester Riverside, whatever the venue. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rochester Riverside to Canterbury (26 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Rochester station is in Rochester Riverside itself. A winter fair at a school like Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
For Christmas parties in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Rochester Riverside we cover include Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Rochester Riverside includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (less than half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards