Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Elmstone, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Elmstone? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
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Christmas hog roast for Elmstone
About our Christmas hog roast in Elmstone
Fridays in December go first, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we’re frequently booked for office Christmas parties and festive open evenings.
Near Elmstone, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We pack up whatever the weather.
China crockery is available on request.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Elmstone?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Elmstone, such as:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
Train travellers will want to know that Minster station is about 3.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Sunset in Elmstone in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Elmstone
Festive bookings around Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Elmstone and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Elmstone Church can book a hog roast stall. A winter fair at a school like Preston Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
FAQs for Elmstone
Is Elmstone close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Elmstone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards