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Christmas Hog Roast in Ickham
Christmas hog roast in Ickham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Society Christmas socials
Slow-roasted pork in Ickham
How our Christmas hog roast works in Ickham
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for winter open days and festive family get-togethers.
Near Ickham, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Events we cater in Ickham
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- December open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
A winter fair at a school like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Sunset in Ickham in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Ickham: your questions answered
Is Ickham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ickham from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Indoor space for eating
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Ickham
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Why choose a hog roast in Ickham?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Ickham
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
More for events in Ickham
What affects the price in Ickham
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Ickham for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Ickham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If a church like Church of St John is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Bekesbourne station is about 2.3 miles away.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards