Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Weavering
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Weavering and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Weavering
How our Christmas hog roast works in Weavering
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Weavering, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. Whether it’s society Christmas socials and end-of-term celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, crackling and apple sauce for your guests.
In Weavering, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Weavering?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
People around Weavering book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
- December open days
If people are coming by rail, Bearsted station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Places near Weavering
Also in Weavering
Christmas parties in Weavering: local tips
Weavering is about 1 mile east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Weavering? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Maidstone gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Holy Cross Church can book a hog roast stall. Weavering is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in ME14 and ME15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Ames Avenue, Birkdale Lane and Fauchon's Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Bearsted (1 mile east), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Penenden Heath (1 mile north-west), Foley Park (1 mile north-west) and Shepway (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (1.6 miles west) and The Mall Maidstone (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Weavering includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bell Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
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 you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
For event organisers in Weavering
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact for the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Weavering
Could you cook in Vinters Valley Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Weavering?
Bearsted station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Weavering comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away