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Christmas Hog Roast for Kearsney
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Kearsney.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
A hog roast near Kearsney
Christmas hog roast in Kearsney, carved to order
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 roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and work Christmas parties.
At a festive party in Kearsney, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Kearsney in December: what to know
Kearsney is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Kearsney and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Kearsney has its own station, Kearsney station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Kearsney is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT16 and CT17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your Christmas party is on Park Road, Lower Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Kearsney we cover include Temple Ewell (1 mile north), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Wolverton (1 mile west) and Dover (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Kearsney include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Travel to Kearsney
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Kearsney
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Here’s what people in Kearsney most often book a hog roast for:
- Office Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Kearsney, 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 check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What else we do in Kearsney
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Kearsney
Which station is closest to Kearsney?
Kearsney station, in Kearsney itself.
Is Kearsney close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Vehicle access close by
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away