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Christmas Hog Roast for Chilham
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 Chilham.
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Chilham
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. We are often asked to cater christmas family parties and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, with crackling, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
Near Chilham, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Festive bookings around Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Chilham. Chilham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Chilham, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chilham, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, The Square and Bagham Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Chilham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (under half a mile west)
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Sunset in Chilham in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What affects the price in Chilham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Chilham
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
FAQs for Chilham
Which station is closest to Chilham?
Chilham has its own station: Chilham station.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Chilham
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter open days
If people are coming by rail, Chilham has its own station, Chilham station.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away