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Christmas Party Catering in East Langdon, Kent
Christmas hog roast in East Langdon: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter open days
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
A hog roast near East Langdon
Events we cater in East Langdon
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near East Langdon, such as:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Augustine draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Christmas hog roast in East Langdon, carved to order
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include end-of-term celebrations and staff Christmas do’s, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas party near East Langdon, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Roast turkey can be added.
Christmas parties in East Langdon: local tips
East Langdon is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in East Langdon? We can help. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from East Langdon to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Martin Mill station, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Langdon Primary School, suit a hog roast. The coast is within about 4 miles of East Langdon, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the CT15 postcode area. From The Street, Guston Road and Waldershare Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Martin Mill (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile north-east), Guston (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and West Cliffe (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near East Langdon include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lantern Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Light by the serving table
- Parking near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in East Langdon
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for East Langdon
Is East Langdon too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is East Langdon close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in East Langdon 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.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away