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Christmas Hog Roast in Shorne
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shorne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Society Christmas socials
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast for Shorne
Common questions in Shorne
How far is Shorne from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cover Shorne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shorne and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Shorne
For a work Christmas party in Shorne, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater late-night shopping events and new Year parties.
In winter near Shorne, we need firm ground and light. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Indoor space for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
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.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. In Shorne, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
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, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Shorne
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Festive bookings around Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Shorne, whatever the venue. Shorne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Shorne include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Shorne
What else we do in Shorne
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away