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Christmas Hog Roast for Daniel's Water
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Daniel's Water.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Festive family get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Daniel's Water
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Daniel's Water
Festive events of all kinds around Daniel's Water suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. For christmas markets and christmas family parties, we can cook roast potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Daniel's Water, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Daniel's Water?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Christmas parties in Daniel's Water are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A lit route to the food
- A short route for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Daniel's Water: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Daniel's Water?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Christmas parties in Daniel's Water: local tips
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Daniel's Water and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Daniel's Water is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Daniel's Water 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.
Anywhere in TN26, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Daniel's Water?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
People around Daniel's Water book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards