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Christmas Party Catering in Burmarsh, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Burmarsh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Burmarsh hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Burmarsh
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. On the menu are roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and sports club Christmas do’s.
For a Christmas party near Burmarsh, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. A lunchtime Christmas party in Burmarsh is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Christmas parties in Burmarsh: local tips
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Burmarsh suit a hog roast. Burmarsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Burmarsh to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Westenhanger station is about 3.7 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over TN29 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
FAQs for Burmarsh
Is Burmarsh too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Burmarsh from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Light by the serving table
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Burmarsh
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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More for events in Burmarsh
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards