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Christmas Hog Roast in Appledore Heath
Christmas hog roast in Appledore Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Appledore Heath
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Christmas hog roast in Appledore Heath, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Typical bookings include winter open days and office Christmas parties, with roast turkey, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In winter near Appledore Heath, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Appledore Heath
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Appledore Heath. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Appledore Heath are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Appledore Heath for Christmas parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
We cater Christmas parties across the TN26 postcode area. From School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Appledore Heath we cover include Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Appledore Heath include Orlestone Forest.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Appledore Heath hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Appledore Heath?
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
However big or small the event in Appledore Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter open days
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Common questions in Appledore Heath
What’s the nearest station to Appledore Heath?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How far is Appledore Heath from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Do you cover Appledore Heath?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A short route for our equipment
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards