Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Farthingloe, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Farthingloe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Festive open evenings
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
A hog roast near Farthingloe
Christmas hog roast in Farthingloe, slow-roasted on site
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and winter open days, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
Near Farthingloe, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Festive bookings around Farthingloe
Farthingloe is about 2 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Farthingloe and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Farthingloe to Canterbury (14 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Aycliffe Community Primary School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farthingloe, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We cater Christmas parties across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Maxton (1 mile north-east), Aycliffe (1 mile south-east), Church Hougham (1 mile west), Dover (2 miles north-east) and West Hougham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthingloe include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Farthingloe include Astor College for the Arts (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Farthingloe
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Whinless Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Farthingloe
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Light by the serving table
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Farthingloe
More for events in Farthingloe
Events we cater in Farthingloe
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
In Farthingloe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
If a church like Aycliffe Church Centre is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. By about 3:50pm in late December, Farthingloe is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away