Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Elvington
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Elvington.
- Christmas markets
- Winter open days
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast in Elvington
About our Christmas hog roast in Elvington
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Elvington. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for new Year parties and christmas markets.
For a Christmas party near Elvington, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Festive bookings around Elvington
Elvington is about 5 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Christmas parties in Elvington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Elvington to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul can book a hog roast stall. If people are coming by rail, Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Elvington, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over CT15. From Sweetbriar Lane, Poplar Drive and Fairview Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Elvington we cover include Barfrestone (1 mile west), Frogham (1 mile west), Tilmanstone (2 miles east), Nonington (2 miles north-west) and Chillenden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.6 miles south)
Nearby places to Elvington
What else we do in Elvington
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Common questions in Elvington
How far is Elvington from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Elvington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. A lunchtime Christmas party in Elvington is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books Christmas hog roast in Elvington?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Here’s what people in Elvington most often book a hog roast for:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards