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Christmas Party Catering in Herne Bay, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Herne Bay: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas family parties
- December open days
Book a hog roast in Herne Bay
How our Christmas hog roast works in Herne Bay
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Herne Bay suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We’re frequently asked to cater winter open days and staff Christmas do’s, serving roast turkey, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a festive get-together in Herne Bay, hot pork and turkey make a change from the usual. Keep the cooking spot close and well lit. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Herne Bay
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Hosts in Herne Bay book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter fairs and markets
With the A299 and B2205 nearby, December journeys to Herne Bay are straightforward.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
Common questions in Herne Bay
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Herne Bay?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Festive bookings around Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Herne Bay and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Herne Bay Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about a mile of Herne Bay, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in CT6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A299 and B2205, Herne Bay is simple for us to get to with the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By about 3:50pm in late December, Herne Bay is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Herne Bay
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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Where the roaster can go in Herne Bay
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Light by the serving table
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Herne Bay
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away