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Christmas Hog Roast for Wouldham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Wouldham and across Medway.
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A hog roast near Wouldham
How our Christmas hog roast works in Wouldham
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for end-of-term celebrations and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
In a small place like Wouldham, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, it is dark in Wouldham 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 set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Wouldham
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Wouldham, such as:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter fairs and markets
- Late-night shopping events
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Halling station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
Where the roaster can go in Wouldham
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A lit route to the food
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Wouldham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Wouldham hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is 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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Wouldham in December: what to know
Wouldham is about 3 miles west of Chatham, in Medway. Wouldham is well within our area for Christmas parties. Wouldham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Wouldham to London (about 26 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Halling Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Oldfield Drive and Meadow Way, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Peters Village (1 mile south), Halling (1 mile west), Scarborough (1 mile south-east), Holborough (1 mile south-west) and North Halling (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (3 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (3 miles north) and Luton (4 miles east).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (3.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Wouldham include The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells pub (0.6 miles west)
FAQs for Wouldham
Can you do a hog roast in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Wouldham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cover Wouldham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wouldham and Medway. Send us the address for a quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away