Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Eddington, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Eddington: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
- Winter fairs and markets
A hog roast near Eddington
About our Christmas hog roast in Eddington
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Eddington suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We are frequently asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and winter fairs and markets, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
In Eddington, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Eddington in December: what to know
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Eddington, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Eddington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Martin can book a hog roast stall. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Eddington we cover include Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Eddington include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Eddington include Herne Bay Infant School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Public House (0.8 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Eddington?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Eddington questions
Can you roast near the sea around Eddington?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Eddington from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you come to Eddington?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Eddington?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
However big or small the event in Eddington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Herne Bay High School, suit a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Eddington 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.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away