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Christmas Party Catering in Knave's Ash, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Knave's Ash and across Kent.
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A hog roast near Knave's Ash
Christmas hog roast in Knave's Ash, carved to order
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Knave's Ash. Whether it’s end-of-term celebrations and christmas family parties, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and crackling.
Near Knave's Ash, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Knave's Ash questions
Which station is closest to Knave's Ash?
Herne Bay station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Knave's Ash close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Give us a contact for the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Indoor space for eating
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Knave's Ash
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
What else we do in Knave's Ash
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas parties in Knave's Ash are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Knave's Ash
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Knave's Ash?
It makes a work party feel generous.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Knave's Ash, such as:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
Christmas catering near Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Knave's Ash, whatever the venue. Knave's Ash is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hoath Primary School, suit a hog roast. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles of Knave's Ash, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Knave's Ash, we cover Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knave's Ash include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away