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Christmas Party Catering in Uplees, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Uplees: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast for Uplees
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
About our Christmas hog roast in Uplees
For a work Christmas party in Uplees, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We are often asked to cater christmas markets and club and society Christmas parties, serving halloumi skewers, roast turkey and crackling.
Near Uplees, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Common questions in Uplees
What’s the nearest station to Uplees?
The closest is Faversham station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Uplees close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater in Uplees?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
Towns and villages near Uplees
Other occasions in Uplees
For event organisers in Uplees
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Uplees
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Uplees, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Uplees?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Hosts in Uplees book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas markets
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, hot rolls go down well.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Uplees
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count who does not eat pork
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Christmas catering near Uplees
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Uplees, whatever the venue. Uplees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. If people are coming by rail, Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Uplees, we cover Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards