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Christmas Hog Roast in Chalksole Green
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Chalksole Green.
- Work Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast in Chalksole Green
How our Christmas hog roast works in Chalksole Green
For a work Christmas party in Chalksole Green, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Typical bookings include december open days and office Christmas parties, with apple sauce, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Chalksole Green, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Planning a Christmas party in Chalksole Green
Chalksole Green is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Chalksole Green for Christmas parties. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Anthony the Martyr is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Ewell Minnis (1 mile east), Alkham (1 mile south-east), South Alkham (1 mile south), Wolverton (1 mile east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (3 miles east) and Folkestone Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chalksole Green include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A lit route to the food
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Chalksole Green are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
FAQs for Chalksole Green
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
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 you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
For event organisers in Chalksole Green
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Events we cater in Chalksole Green
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chalksole Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Kearsney station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away