Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Cheriton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Cheriton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Cheriton?
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Cheriton
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Cheriton. Whether it is society Christmas socials and lights switch-on evenings, we will put together a menu of crackling, roast turkey and roast potatoes for your guests.
At a festive party in Cheriton, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Other occasions in Cheriton
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Cheriton: your questions answered
How far is Cheriton from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Cheriton?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Cheriton. Late-December sunset in Cheriton comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT19 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Cheriton: local tips
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Cheriton and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Cheriton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. The M20 make Cheriton easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Cheriton; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 2 miles of Cheriton, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT19, CT20 and CT50 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the M20 close by, Cheriton is simple for us to get to with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Cheriton, we also cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cheriton include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Pent Valley Technology College (less than half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Lion pub (within half a mile west)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Cheriton?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Hosts in Cheriton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- New Year parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as All Soul's Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cheriton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away