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Christmas Hog Roast for Hoaden
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Hoaden.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas hog roast for Hoaden
Christmas hog roast in Hoaden, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. On the menu are roast turkey, halloumi skewers and crackling, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and new Year parties.
For a Christmas party near Hoaden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. 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
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Hoaden. In Hoaden, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Travel to Hoaden
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Hoaden
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hoaden? We cover the whole area. Hoaden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hoaden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Minster station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Christmas fairs at a church such as Elmstone Church can book a hog roast stall.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Overland Lane and Walmestone Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hoaden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Hoaden
Which station is closest to Hoaden?
Minster station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Hoaden from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
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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 booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Events we cater in Hoaden
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Here’s what people in Hoaden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Festive open evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
A winter fair at a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards