Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Alkham, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Alkham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Work Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
Slow-roasted pork in Alkham
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Alkham
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We’re frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and end-of-term celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas party near Alkham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
FAQs for Alkham
How far is Alkham from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Alkham?
Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
For event organisers in Alkham
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Nearby places to Alkham
What else we do in Alkham
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Alkham comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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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Festive bookings around Alkham
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Alkham and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Anthony the Martyr is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Alkham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alkham, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the CT15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Occasions we serve in Alkham
Rolls suit a mingling party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Alkham:
- New Year parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Kearsney station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access close by
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Alkham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us a contact for the evening.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. 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 book our hog roast in Alkham
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away