Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hillborough, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hillborough.
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Christmas markets
Slow-roasted pork in Hillborough
About our Christmas hog roast in Hillborough
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. For office Christmas parties and december open days, we will put together a menu of crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Around Hillborough, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hillborough
How far is Hillborough from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you cover Hillborough?
Yes, Hillborough is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Hillborough
Other occasions in Hillborough
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Christmas parties in Hillborough: local tips
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hosts in Hillborough book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Hillborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Hillborough is on or near the A299, so we can reach it easily in winter. A winter fair at a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hillborough, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Hillborough sits on or near the A299, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 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 (5.2 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hillborough?
It makes a work party feel generous.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hillborough, including:
- Festive open evenings
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Herne Bay station, about 2.2 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Hillborough hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. By about 3:50pm in late December, Hillborough is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away