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Christmas Hog Roast in Bilting
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Bilting.
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Christmas hog roast for Bilting
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Christmas hog roast in Bilting, carved to order
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and winter open days.
In winter near Bilting, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bilting
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Bilting from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Bilting is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, 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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What else we do in Bilting
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Count who does not eat pork
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Occasions we serve in Bilting
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Whatever the occasion in Bilting, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Late-night shopping events
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Lawrence draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planning a Christmas party in Bilting
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bilting? We can help. Bilting is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Wye station, about 1.7 miles south. A winter fair at a school like Wye School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Bilting; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Bilting, we cover Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away