Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Elham
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Elham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
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Book a hog roast in Elham
About our Christmas hog roast in Elham
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Typical bookings include between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and winter open days, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Elham, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Where the roaster can go in Elham
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Elham
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Elham
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Elham from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Occasions we serve in Elham
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Here’s what people in Elham most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas fairs
- Festive open evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas family parties
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Sandling station, about 4.7 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Planning a Christmas party in Elham
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Elham is well within our area for Christmas parties. Elham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Elham to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Elham Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Elham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. From High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Elham we cover include Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Elham include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Elham
What else we do in Elham
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Elham are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Elham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Elham hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away