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Christmas Party Catering in Ash, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Ash and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Ash
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Christmas hog roast in Ash, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Ash. We serve crackling, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey, and we’re often booked for work Christmas parties and society Christmas socials.
At a festive party in Ash, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Ash in December: what to know
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Ash and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. A winter fair at a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (less than half a mile west)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ash?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
In Ash and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Ash hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Ash
Other occasions in Ash
FAQs for Ash
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
How far is Ash from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved to order.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Sunset in Ash in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Where the roaster can go in Ash
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards