Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Ham, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Ham.
- New Year parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
Planning an event in Ham?
About our Christmas hog roast in Ham
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Whether it is boxing Day and New Year gatherings and festive open evenings, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
In a small place like Ham, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Christmas catering near Ham
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ham and the surrounding area. Ham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ham to Canterbury (11 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Worth Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of St George is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ham, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in CT14, we can roast on site for your guests. For Christmas parties just outside Ham, we cover Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Ham?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
However big or small the event in Ham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive family get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
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Where the roaster can go in Ham
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Clearance from walls and tents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
FAQs for Ham
Is Ham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Ham?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you cover Ham?
Yes, Ham is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Roast turkey can be added.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or CT14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. A lunchtime Christmas party in Ham is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards