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Christmas Party Catering in Hackington, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Hackington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast in Hackington
About our Christmas hog roast in Hackington
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. We are often asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and club and society Christmas parties, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and roast turkey.
In winter near Hackington, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Hackington comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Planning a Christmas party in Hackington
Hackington is about 2 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Christmas parties in Hackington are part of our patch. Hackington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Archbishop's School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, Canterbury West station is about 1.4 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in CT2, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Link Road, Fleets Lane and Darwin Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Hackington, we also cover Tyler Hill (1 mile north-west), Blean (1 mile west), Honey Hill (2 miles north-west), Radfall (2 miles north) and Denstroude (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Hackington includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St Stephen's Junior School (0.9 miles south) and St Edmund's School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (1 mile south)
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. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Hackington
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Hackington
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A short route for our equipment
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hackington?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hackington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
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About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hackington
Is Hackington close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards