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Christmas Party Catering in Stone, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stone and the surrounding area.
- Winter open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Stone
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Sunset in Stone in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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About our Christmas hog roast in Stone
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. We are often asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and winter fairs and markets, with hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Around Stone, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Stone
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Stone, including:
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
With the A296 nearby, December journeys to Stone are straightforward.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
FAQs for Stone
Is Stone close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Darenth Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Stone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Stone and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
For event organisers in Stone
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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Other occasions in Stone
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Where the roaster can go in Stone
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access close by
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Stone
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Why choose a hog roast in Stone?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Stone in December: what to know
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Stone, from gardens to fields. Stone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Stone to London (16 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA9, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A296 close by, Stone is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. If your venue is just outside Stone, we also cover Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Stone Lodge School (1 mile west) and Leigh Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
- 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