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Christmas Party Catering in Kingston, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Kingston and the surrounding area.
- Late-night shopping events
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Kingston?
Kingston questions
Which station is closest to Kingston?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Kingston
Festive events of all kinds around Kingston suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas parties and family Christmas gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Kingston, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Planning a Christmas party in Kingston
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Kingston, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Kingston is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.7 miles north-east. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Barham Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kingston; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Kingston, we cover Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Kingston?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Kingston, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
A Christmas fair at Church of St Giles is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Christmas parties in Kingston are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Light by the serving table
- Parking near the cooking area
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Towns and villages near Kingston
Other occasions in Kingston
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away