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Christmas Hog Roast in Bloodden
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bloodden and the surrounding area.
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
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About our Christmas hog roast in Bloodden
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. For december open days and late-night shopping events, we can cook roast turkey, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes for your guests.
Near Bloodden, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
FAQs for Bloodden
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 Bloodden from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you come to Bloodden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Bloodden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Bloodden, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Bloodden
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Bloodden, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Bloodden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Adisham Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If a church like Church of the Holy Innocents is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Bloodden is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT3. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Bloodden
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Occasions we serve in Bloodden
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
Whatever the occasion in Bloodden, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
If people are coming by rail, Adisham station is in Bloodden itself.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards