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Christmas Party Catering in Kempe's Corner, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Kempe's Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Kempe's Corner
Christmas hog roast in Kempe's Corner, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Kempe's Corner: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and office Christmas parties, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In winter near Kempe's Corner, we need firm ground and light. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. A lunchtime Christmas party in Kempe's Corner is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kempe's Corner, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Kempe's Corner
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Kempe's Corner?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Kempe's Corner
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Kempe's Corner. Here are some of the most popular:
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
If a church like All Saints’ Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Kempe's Corner
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen information in advance
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Kempe's Corner
What else we do in Kempe's Corner
Planning a Christmas party in Kempe's Corner
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Kempe's Corner, whatever the venue. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Kempe's Corner to Canterbury (10 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If people are coming by rail, Wye station is about 0.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Kempe's Corner; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Harville Road and Canterbury Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards