Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in East End, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in East End.
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
A hog roast near East End
About our Christmas hog roast in East End
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Popular choices include roast turkey, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater festive family get-togethers and christmas lights switch-ons.
For a Christmas party near East End, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
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East End in December: what to know
East End is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in East End? We cover the whole area. East End is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
East End is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Wood Lane, Mockbeggar Lane and Jackson Way, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Fosten Green (1 mile north), Clapper Hill (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (1 mile east), West Cross (2 miles south) and Strood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east) and Bearsted (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (within half a mile south).
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, it’s dark in East End by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Perfect for your Christmas party in East End
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Here’s what people in East End most often book a hog roast for:
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A Christmas fair at St Margaret's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
East End questions
Is East End close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you come to East End?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, East End and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away