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Christmas Hog Roast in Blean
Christmas hog roast in Blean: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- December open days
Christmas hog roast for Blean
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Blean hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price and the cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Blean, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. For late-night shopping events and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and crackling and more.
For a Christmas party near Blean, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Blean 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 pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Blean, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Indoor space for eating
- Vehicle access close by
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Blean
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning a Christmas party in Blean
Blean is about 3 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Blean is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent.
Blean is on or near the A290, so we can reach it easily in winter. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Westfield, School Lane and Vicarage Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Blean include the A290, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Honey Hill (1 mile north-west), Tyler Hill (1 mile east), Denstroude (1 mile north-west), Hackington (1 mile east) and Yorkletts (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (7 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sidney Cooper Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Blean includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Archbishop's School (1.6 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Blean questions
Could you cook in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Blean from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Places near Blean
What else we do in Blean
Who books Christmas hog roast in Blean?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Blean. Here are some of the most popular:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Blean Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away