Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Upper Ifield, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Upper Ifield.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Christmas hog roast for Upper Ifield
About our Christmas hog roast in Upper Ifield
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include winter fairs and markets and winter open days, serving roast turkey, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
For a Christmas party near Upper Ifield, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A lit route to the food
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Upper Ifield in December: what to know
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Upper Ifield? We cover the whole area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upper Ifield to London (about 23 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Shorne Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Upper Ifield we cover include Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Upper Ifield includes Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Ifield
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Upper Ifield, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Upper Ifield
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Ifield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Upper Ifield
Can you do a hog roast in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Upper Ifield from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it is dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Other occasions in Upper Ifield
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away