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Christmas Party Catering in Ashley, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ashley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
Book a hog roast in Ashley
Christmas hog roast in Ashley, carved to order
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Typical bookings include end-of-year team celebrations and festive family get-togethers, with roast turkey, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Ashley, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
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.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. A lunchtime Christmas party in Ashley is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Ashley
Also in Ashley
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Questions from Ashley
Is Ashley close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Ashley?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Planning a Christmas party in Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Ashley, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Ashley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Ashley, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over CT15 and the streets around it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Ashley we cover include Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Events we cater in Ashley
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
In Ashley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Staff Christmas do’s
If a church like East Studdal Church Hall is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards