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Christmas Party Catering in Herne Common, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Herne Common.
- Office Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near Herne Common
Christmas hog roast in Herne Common, slow-roasted on site
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We are frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and lights switch-on evenings, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
In winter near Herne Common, we need firm ground and light. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Herne Common in December: what to know
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Herne Common. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Martin can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Herne Church of England Infant School, suit a hog roast. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Herne Common, we cover Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Common include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Common include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
What affects the price in Herne Common
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Herne Common questions
Can you do a hog roast in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Herne Common from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
What happens if it is dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast turkey can be added.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Herne Common, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it 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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Herne Common
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Herne Common
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Whatever the occasion in Herne Common, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- December open days
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Also near Herne Common
More for events in Herne Common
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards