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Christmas Hog Roast in Ryarsh
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Ryarsh and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A hog roast near Ryarsh
Events we cater in Ryarsh
It makes a work party feel generous.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ryarsh. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
If a church like Church of St Martin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Christmas hog roast in Ryarsh, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Ryarsh suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. We serve crackling, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater new Year parties and staff Christmas do’s.
Near Ryarsh, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Christmas parties in Ryarsh: local tips
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Ryarsh, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ryarsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ryarsh to London (about 25 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.7 miles south-east. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ryarsh Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your Christmas party could be at a house on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (under half a mile north)
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By about 3:50pm in late December, Ryarsh is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME19 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Common questions in Ryarsh
Is Ryarsh close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Ryarsh?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ryarsh
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Travel to Ryarsh
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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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 DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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