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Christmas Hog Roast in Sandway
Christmas hog roast in Sandway: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
Book a hog roast in Sandway
Christmas hog roast in Sandway, 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 frequently asked to cater festive open evenings and winter fairs and markets, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Sandway, we need firm ground and light. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Where the roaster can go in Sandway
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A lit route to the food
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A short route for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Sandway
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Sandway in December: what to know
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Sandway book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Sandway is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 0.5 miles north-east. A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sandway; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Sandway, we cover Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Wishful Thinker pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What we serve, 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.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Also near Sandway
Other occasions in Sandway
Sandway: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sandway?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Sandway close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Sandway
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
People around Sandway book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
A winter fair at a school like Platts Heath Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By about 3:50pm in late December, Sandway is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
China crockery is available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards