Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Heart's Delight, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Heart's Delight and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Planning an event in Heart's Delight?
About our Christmas hog roast in Heart's Delight
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Heart's Delight suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. For end-of-term celebrations and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
In winter near Heart's Delight, we need firm ground and light. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Festive bookings around Heart's Delight
Heart's Delight is about 6 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. We cover Christmas parties in Heart's Delight, as well as the surrounding area. Heart's Delight is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Barham Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Snowdown station, roughly 2.9 miles east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Heart's Delight, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Streets in the area include South Barham Road, Green Hills and Railway Hill, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Derringstone (1 mile north-east), Barham (1 mile north-east), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Out Elmstead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Where the roaster can go in Heart's Delight
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Heart's Delight
Is Heart's Delight too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By about 3:50pm in late December, Heart's Delight is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Give us a contact for the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Heart's Delight?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
However big or small the event in Heart's Delight, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas family parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards