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Christmas Hog Roast in Dunkirk
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Dunkirk and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Late-night shopping events
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Dunkirk
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Christmas parties in Dunkirk 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Dunkirk
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. We serve roast turkey, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and festive open evenings.
In a small place like Dunkirk, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Parking near the cooking area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact for the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Towns and villages near Dunkirk
More for events in Dunkirk
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Dunkirk?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Dunkirk:
- Christmas markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Christmas catering near Dunkirk
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Dunkirk. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If people are coming by rail, Selling station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dunkirk, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Streets in the area include London Road and Courtenay Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
Dunkirk questions
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Dunkirk?
Selling station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away