Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Charing, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Charing.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in Charing?
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Charing 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.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas hog roast in Charing, carved to order
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. We’re often asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and office Christmas parties, serving roast turkey, roast potatoes and crackling.
Around Charing, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. 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.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Charing questions
What’s the nearest station to Charing?
Charing station, in Charing itself.
Could you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you come to Charing?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens if it is dark?
It gets dark early, so we will sort lighting together.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Why choose a hog roast in Charing?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Charing
Other occasions in Charing
Christmas catering near Charing
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Charing, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Charing Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, Charing station is in Charing itself. Charing 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as The High Street, Market Place and Station Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find King's Head Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Charing?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charing and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas markets
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Charing
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards