Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Bicknor
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Bicknor and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Bicknor
How our Christmas hog roast works in Bicknor
Festive events of all kinds around Bicknor suit a hog roast. Whether it’s festive open evenings and sports club Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Bicknor, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Bicknor in December: what to know
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bicknor is well within our area for Christmas parties. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bicknor to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St James can book a hog roast stall. Bicknor is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside Bicknor, we cover Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
More for events in Bicknor
Perfect for your Christmas party in Bicknor
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bicknor and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- December open days
- Christmas markets
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for our equipment
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
For event organisers in Bicknor
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, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Bicknor are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
Bicknor questions
Do you cater at venues 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.
Do you come out to small places like Bicknor?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards