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Christmas Party Catering in Acton, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Acton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive family get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast in Acton
Christmas hog roast in Acton, slow-roasted on site
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. We serve hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for winter fairs and markets and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Acton, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Sunset in Acton in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Acton?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
People around Acton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Acton
Is Acton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Do you cover Acton?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Christmas parties in Acton: local tips
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Acton is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Acton is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles east. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wittersham Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Acton we cover include The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Acton
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Acton
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away