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Christmas Hog Roast in Upper Bush
Christmas hog roast in Upper Bush: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive open evenings
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast in Upper Bush
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Upper Bush?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Bush and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
If people are coming by rail, Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About our Christmas hog roast in Upper Bush
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. Whether it is christmas lights switch-ons and end-of-term celebrations, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, hog roast rolls and roast turkey for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Upper Bush, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Upper Bush: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Upper Bush?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Bush?
The closest is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Upper Bush. In December, it’s dark in Upper Bush by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Upper Bush
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Upper Bush suit a hog roast. We cater 68 places in Medway. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Bush to London (about 24 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Cuxton Community Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels can book a hog roast stall.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the ME2 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Upper Bush include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Upper Bush
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us.
Roast turkey can be added.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away