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Christmas Hog Roast in Chartham
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chartham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Chartham
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Give us a contact for the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Christmas hog roast in Chartham, slow-roasted on site
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Chartham, from small teams to big crowds. For winter fairs and markets and festive open evenings, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, crackling and roast potatoes and more.
Near Chartham, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Chartham
Other occasions in Chartham
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning a Christmas party in Chartham
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Chartham is well within our area for Christmas parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Chartham Primary School, hot rolls go down well. If people are coming by rail, Chartham station is in Chartham itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Station Road, River Court and The Green or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Artichoke Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short route for our equipment
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Chartham
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Sunset in Chartham in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
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.
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Chartham questions
Which station is closest to Chartham?
Chartham has its own station: Chartham station.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Chartham?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Chartham, including:
- Christmas fairs
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away