Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Denstroude
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Denstroude and the surrounding area.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Festive open evenings
Planning an event in Denstroude?
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
About our Christmas hog roast in Denstroude
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and christmas family parties.
In a small place like Denstroude, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Denstroude in December: what to know
Denstroude is about 3 miles south of Whitstable, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Denstroude. Denstroude is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Denstroude, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Denstroude, we also cover Honey Hill (1 mile east), Yorkletts (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile south-east), Tyler Hill (2 miles east) and Hackington (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (6 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (3.4 miles north) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Also near Denstroude
Other occasions in Denstroude
Occasions we serve in Denstroude
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Common questions in Denstroude
Can you roast near the sea around Denstroude?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Denstroude from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A short route for our equipment
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Christmas parties in Denstroude 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.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- 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
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards