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Christmas Party Catering in Kennington, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Kennington.
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-year team celebrations
- New Year parties
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Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
About our Christmas hog roast in Kennington
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling, and typical bookings are for sports club Christmas do’s and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
Around Kennington, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Nearby places to Kennington
Other occasions in Kennington
Christmas parties in Kennington: local tips
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Christmas parties in Kennington are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Kennington to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Kennington Church of England Academy, hot rolls go down well. Kennington is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN24 and TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A28, Kennington is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Kennington, we cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kennington include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in Kennington
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Where the roaster can go in Kennington
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A short route for our equipment
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Kennington
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Kennington
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Kennington, such as:
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Kennington in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Kennington
Which station is closest to Kennington?
Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Do you need lighting?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards