Medway · England
Christmas Party Catering in Stoke, Medway
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stoke.
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A hog roast near Stoke
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Light by the serving table
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
About our Christmas hog roast in Stoke
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We are often asked to cater sports club Christmas do’s and late-night shopping events, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Stoke, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Stoke?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Stoke book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Stoke Primary Academy, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
FAQs for Stoke
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Stoke close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
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.
What about Christmas markets?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Other occasions in Stoke
Why choose a hog roast in Stoke?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Stoke
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas catering near Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Stoke, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We cater Christmas parties across the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Vicarage Lane and Vicarage Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Stoke, we also cover Middle Stoke (1 mile east), Lower Stoke (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile south-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west) and St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (7 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (within half a mile north-east)
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Stoke in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s 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
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away