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Christmas Party Catering in Bishopstone, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Bishopstone.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
Planning an event in Bishopstone?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Bishopstone
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. We are frequently asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and family Christmas gatherings, serving hog roast rolls, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In Bishopstone, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas parties in Bishopstone 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.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
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Bishopstone: your questions answered
How far is Bishopstone from London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Bishopstone?
Herne Bay station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you come to Bishopstone?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
For event organisers in Bishopstone
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Also near Bishopstone
Other occasions in Bishopstone
Bishopstone in December: what to know
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Bishopstone for Christmas parties. Bishopstone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bishopstone, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cater Christmas parties across the CT6 postcode area and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Bishopstone
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Bishopstone
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bishopstone, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Bishopstone?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Hosts in Bishopstone book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas gatherings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away