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Christmas Hog Roast for Hawthorn
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hawthorn? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast for Hawthorn
Christmas hog roast in Hawthorn, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include office Christmas parties and club and society Christmas parties, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
Near Hawthorn, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Questions from Hawthorn
Can you roast near the sea around Hawthorn?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Hawthorn?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cater in Hawthorn?
Yes, Hawthorn is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Label alternatives clearly
Give us a contact for the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Indoor space for eating
- Parking near the cooking area
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Sunset in Hawthorn in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a Christmas party in Hawthorn
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Hawthorn and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hawthorn to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. With the A299 nearby, December journeys to Hawthorn are straightforward. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT6 and CT3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A299 close by, Hawthorn is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Hawthorn, we also cover Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Hawthorn hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
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.
For event organisers in Hawthorn
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Hawthorn
Also in Hawthorn
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away