Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Egerton Forstal, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Egerton Forstal? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast in Egerton Forstal
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Egerton Forstal
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. On the menu are roast potatoes, crackling and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for office Christmas parties and winter fairs and markets.
In a small place like Egerton Forstal, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Light by the serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Common questions in Egerton Forstal
Is Egerton Forstal close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Egerton Forstal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
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Planning a Christmas party in Egerton Forstal
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Egerton Forstal and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Egerton Forstal to Canterbury (17 miles away).
If a church like Church of St James is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Egerton Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. From Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Egerton Forstal
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Egerton Forstal
It makes a work party feel generous.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Egerton Forstal, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
A winter fair at a school like Egerton Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Egerton Forstal, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved at the serving station.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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