Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Birchington
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Birchington and across Kent.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Birchington?
Birchington in December: what to know
Birchington is about 3 miles west of Margate, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Birchington and nearby, from gardens to fields. Birchington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Birchington Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, Birchington-On-Sea station serves Birchington directly. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Lyell Road, The Square and Alpha Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Acol (1 mile south), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile east), Garlinge (2 miles east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles south) and Westbrook (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles south-west), Margate (3 miles east), Ramsgate (5 miles south-east), Broadstairs (5 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles west) and Deal (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Margate West (2 miles east). Open spaces near Birchington include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Birchington include King Ethelbert School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Powell Arms Public House (within half a mile south)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Birchington
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Birchington. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and crackling, and typical bookings are for festive family get-togethers and christmas fairs.
Around Birchington, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Birchington questions
How far is Birchington from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Birchington?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Also near Birchington
Other occasions in Birchington
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close by
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Birchington
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. 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 you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or the cost guide.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Birchington comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away