Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Densole, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Densole and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Densole
How our Christmas hog roast works in Densole
Festive events of all kinds around Densole suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. For christmas family parties and club and society Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls and more.
In winter near Densole, we need firm ground and light. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Densole?
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
In Densole and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Late-night shopping events
- December open days
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hawkinge Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
Also near Densole
What else we do in Densole
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Densole
What’s the nearest station to Densole?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you need lighting?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you come to Densole?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Densole in December: what to know
Densole is about 3 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Densole, whatever the venue. Densole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If a church like St Luke's is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Densole, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include St John's Close, St John's Way and Canterbury Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Densole we cover include Hawkinge (1 mile south), Swingfield Minnis (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (2 miles south-east), Arpinge (2 miles south-west) and Selsted (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles north-east) and Hythe (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Folkestone Castle (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Cheriton Hill.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Densole comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Read more
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A lit route to the food
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Densole
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards