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Christmas Party Catering in Chartham Hatch, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chartham Hatch? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
A hog roast near Chartham Hatch
Why choose a hog roast in Chartham Hatch?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Chartham Hatch
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 serve roast potatoes, apple sauce and crackling, and we’re often booked for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and winter fairs and markets.
In winter near Chartham Hatch, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Questions from Chartham Hatch
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Chartham Hatch too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Chartham Hatch comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Chartham Hatch in December: what to know
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chartham Hatch? We cover the whole area. Chartham Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Chartham station is about 1 mile away. Chartham Hatch is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Chartham Hatch, we cover Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit route to the food
- Parking near the cooking area
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in Chartham Hatch
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Chartham Hatch
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Chartham Hatch, including:
- December open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
A winter fair at a school like The Canterbury Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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