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Christmas Party Catering in Windmill Hill, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Windmill Hill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Windmill Hill?
Christmas hog roast in Windmill Hill, carved to order
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. For staff Christmas do’s and winter fairs and markets, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and crackling.
Around Windmill Hill, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Common questions in Windmill Hill
Which station is closest to Windmill Hill?
Gravesend station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Windmill Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Windmill Hill and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A lit route to the food
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Vehicle access close by
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Occasions we serve in Windmill Hill
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Windmill Hill, such as:
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church Milton can book a hog roast stall.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Windmill Hill in December: what to know
Windmill Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Gravesend, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Windmill Hill, whatever the venue. Windmill Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wrotham Road Primary School, suit a hog roast. Windmill Hill is on or near the A227, so we can reach it easily in winter.
Christmas parties anywhere in DA12 and DA11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as New Road, Sun Lane and Joy Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A227, Windmill Hill is easy for us to reach. For Christmas parties just outside Windmill Hill, we cover Gravesend (1 mile south-east), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Northfleet (1 mile west) and Painters Ash (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Windmill Hill include Mayfield Grammar School (0.5 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waterloo Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In December, it’s dark in Windmill Hill by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or DA12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Windmill Hill?
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Windmill Hill hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away