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Christmas Hog Roast for Boughton Corner
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Boughton Corner and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Boughton Corner
Where the roaster can go in Boughton Corner
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Christmas hog roast in Boughton Corner, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We’re frequently asked to cater society Christmas socials and year-end thank-yous, serving crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Boughton Corner, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. 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.
FAQs for Boughton Corner
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Boughton Corner too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What affects the price in Boughton Corner
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Boughton Corner
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Boughton Corner for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Boughton Corner is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Boughton Corner is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN25, we can roast on site for your guests. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Wye School (1.2 miles south-east) and Wye School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Tickled Trout pub (0.9 miles south-east)
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Boughton Corner is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Boughton Corner
Other occasions in Boughton Corner
Who books Christmas hog roast in Boughton Corner?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Boughton Corner:
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
If a church like All Saints’ Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away