Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in St Margarets, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to St Margarets and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for St Margarets
How our Christmas hog roast works in St Margarets
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. For end-of-year team celebrations and club and society Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near St Margarets, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Events we cater in St Margarets
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Whatever the occasion in St Margarets, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
St Margarets in December: what to know
St Margarets is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to St Margarets for Christmas parties. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from St Margarets to London (about 16 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Greenlands Primary School, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of St Margarets, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in DA4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in South Darenth (1 mile south-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Green Street Green (1 mile east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile west) and Grubb Street (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Museum of Geology (2.5 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around St Margarets includes Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in St Margarets
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
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Why choose a hog roast in St Margarets?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-December sunset in St Margarets comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
St Margarets questions
Is St Margarets too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book our Christmas party?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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