Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Calcott
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Calcott. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Calcott
Why choose a hog roast in Calcott?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Calcott, carved to order
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We are frequently asked to cater festive family get-togethers and end-of-year team celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes.
In winter near Calcott, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Sunset in Calcott in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Calcott
Which station is closest to Calcott?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What affects the price in Calcott
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Calcott
Other occasions in Calcott
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- Indoor space for eating
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Festive bookings around Calcott
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Christmas parties in Calcott. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For colleagues travelling by train, Sturry station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 4 miles of Calcott, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT3. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Calcott includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.5 miles south-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards