Medway · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Upper Halling
Christmas hog roast in Upper Halling: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Upper Halling
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. A lunchtime Christmas party in Upper Halling is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas hog roast in Upper Halling, slow-roasted on site
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We serve roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and club and society Christmas parties.
In a small place like Upper Halling, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re 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.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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.
Common questions in Upper Halling
How far is Upper Halling from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Halling?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Upper Halling?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Upper Halling and Medway. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Christmas parties in Upper Halling: local tips
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Hosts in Upper Halling book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Halling Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Halling station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Anywhere in ME2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Upper Halling, we cover Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Halling includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Upper Halling include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Black Boy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast turkey can be added.
Events we cater in Upper Halling
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Here’s what people in Upper Halling most often book a hog roast for:
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
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Why choose a hog roast in Upper Halling?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away