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Christmas Party Catering in Ashbank, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ashbank? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Christmas family parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- December open days
Christmas hog roast in Ashbank
Christmas hog roast in Ashbank, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Ashbank suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We serve hog roast rolls, roast turkey and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and lights switch-on evenings.
For a Christmas party near Ashbank, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Christmas parties in Ashbank are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough 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
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Christmas parties in Ashbank: local tips
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Ashbank and nearby. Ashbank is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ashbank to Canterbury (20 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Ashbank is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on George Lane and Wykeham Grove or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Ashbank
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Questions from Ashbank
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ashbank too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Ashbank?
Yes, Ashbank is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Ashbank?
It makes a work party feel generous.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ashbank, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive open evenings
A Christmas fair at St Nicholas's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Ashbank hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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