Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Fordwich
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Fordwich.
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Fordwich
How our Christmas hog roast works in Fordwich
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Fordwich. For christmas family parties and lights switch-on evenings, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Fordwich, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Events we cater in Fordwich
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Whatever the occasion in Fordwich, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Fordwich
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What affects the price in Fordwich
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Fordwich
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Fordwich
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Fordwich
Is Fordwich too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Fordwich in December: what to know
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Fordwich and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Train travellers will want to know that Sturry station is in Fordwich itself. A winter fair at a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Fordwich we cover include Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Fordwich Arms (within half a mile south-east)
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Fordwich, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away