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Christmas Party Catering in Linton, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Linton.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
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About our Christmas hog roast in Linton
For a work Christmas party in Linton, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Popular choices include roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for office Christmas parties and december open days.
Near Linton, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Festive bookings around Linton
Linton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Linton. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cornwallis Academy, suit a hog roast. If a church like St Nicholas Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Linton is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of ME17. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Wheeler's Lane, Vicarage Fields and Linton Hill, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Boughton Green (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (2 miles north-east), Wierton (2 miles east) and Park Wood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (3 miles north), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.9 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Bull Inn (within half a mile north)
Linton questions
Is Linton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to Linton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Linton and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Linton in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Linton?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Linton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Society Christmas socials
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
Train travellers will want to know that East Farleigh station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away