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Christmas Hog Roast in Durlock
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 Durlock.
- Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
- December open days
Book a hog roast in Durlock
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Durlock hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Christmas hog roast in Durlock, carved to order
For a work Christmas party in Durlock, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Typical bookings include end-of-year team celebrations and christmas markets, serving apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
Near Durlock, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Durlock questions
Which station is closest to Durlock?
The closest is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Durlock?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Christmas catering near Durlock
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Durlock and the surrounding area. Durlock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Durlock to Canterbury (8 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Durlock, we also cover Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Durlock includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Durlock
Perfect for your Christmas party in Durlock
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Durlock. Typical bookings include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Durlock
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Label alternatives clearly
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By about 3:50pm in late December, Durlock is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away