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Christmas Party Catering in Linkhill, 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 Linkhill.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
Planning an event in Linkhill?
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Linkhill hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Linkhill, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. For year-end thank-yous and club and society Christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and roast potatoes for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Linkhill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Linkhill?
It makes a work party feel generous.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Linkhill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Mission Church can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
Give us a contact for the evening.
China crockery is available on request.
Common questions in Linkhill
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Linkhill from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Linkhill, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- 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
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Christmas catering near Linkhill
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Linkhill suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Linkhill to Canterbury (28 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Sandhurst Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Linkhill is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN18, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
About the food
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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