Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Deal
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Deal and the surrounding area.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A hog roast near Deal
Christmas hog roast in Deal, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Deal. We’re frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and festive open evenings, with halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In a town like Deal, a Christmas party might be at the office, a club or home. The roaster needs a level, lit spot outside. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Nearby places to Deal
Other occasions in Deal
FAQs for Deal
Could you cook in Betteshanger Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast near the sea around Deal?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Sunset in Deal 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.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas catering near Deal
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Deal? We cover the whole area. Deal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Saviour's can book a hog roast stall. With the sea within about a mile, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Deal is on the A258 and B2056, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
- Schools near Deal include Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Brickmakers Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Deal
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Whatever the occasion in Deal, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Castle Community College, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose a hog roast in Deal?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Deal hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Deal
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards