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Christmas Hog Roast in Hickmans Green
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 Hickmans Green.
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas hog roast in Hickmans Green
How our Christmas hog roast works in Hickmans Green
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. On the menu are halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast turkey, and we are often booked for christmas lights switch-ons and end-of-year team celebrations.
For a Christmas party near Hickmans Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning a Christmas party in Hickmans Green
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hickmans Green and the surrounding area. Hickmans Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. If a church like St Barnabas is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Hickmans Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hickmans Green, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Hickmans Green we cover include Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hickmans Green include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles north)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Hickmans Green
Other occasions in Hickmans Green
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hickmans Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Christmas parties in Hickmans Green are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Hickmans Green
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hickmans Green. Typical bookings include:
- Festive family get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Hickmans Green: your questions answered
Is Hickmans Green 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards