Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Goodnestone.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive open evenings
A hog roast near Goodnestone
Why choose a hog roast in Goodnestone?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Goodnestone, slow-roasted on site
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We are frequently asked to cater christmas family parties and end-of-term celebrations, serving roast turkey, crackling and apple sauce.
For a Christmas party near Goodnestone, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Planning a Christmas party in Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Goodnestone book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Goodnestone Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross can book a hog roast stall.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Fitzwalter Arms (under half a mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Goodnestone
What else we do in Goodnestone
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Questions from Goodnestone
Is Goodnestone too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Goodnestone?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
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 that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. A lunchtime Christmas party in Goodnestone is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away