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Christmas Party Catering in Kingsdown, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Kingsdown and the surrounding area.
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas markets
- End-of-term celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Kingsdown
About our Christmas hog roast in Kingsdown
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Kingsdown, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it’s late-night shopping events and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook roast turkey, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near Kingsdown, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Where the roaster can go in Kingsdown
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A short route for our equipment
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Light by the serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Kingsdown
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Kingsdown?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Here’s what people in Kingsdown most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- December open days
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-term celebrations
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Kingsdown and Ringwould CofE Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
Also near Kingsdown
Also in Kingsdown
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Kingsdown
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Festive bookings around Kingsdown
Kingsdown is about 2 miles south of Deal, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kingsdown. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St. John the Evangelist can book a hog roast stall. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north-west. The coast is within about 3 miles of Kingsdown, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include King's Close, Clim Down and The Rise, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Ringwould (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles south-west), Martin (2 miles west), Sutton (2 miles west) and St Margaret's at Cliffe (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kings Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Kingsdown
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
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.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By about 3:50pm in late December, Kingsdown is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- 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 tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Kingsdown
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Kingsdown?
Walmer station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens if it is dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away