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Christmas Hog Roast in Little Chart Forstal
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Little Chart Forstal? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near Little Chart Forstal
For event organisers in Little Chart Forstal
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About our Christmas hog roast in Little Chart Forstal
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Little Chart Forstal: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-year team celebrations and winter open days.
Near Little Chart Forstal, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Christmas parties in Little Chart Forstal: local tips
Little Chart Forstal is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Little Chart Forstal. Little Chart Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Charing station, about 2.1 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Little Chart Forstal, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN27, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Little Chart (1 mile west), Pluckley (2 miles west), Fir Toll (2 miles west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn And Former Stables (0.5 miles west)
Little Chart Forstal: your questions answered
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.
What’s the nearest station to Little Chart Forstal?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater in Little Chart Forstal?
Yes, Little Chart Forstal is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. 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 Little Chart Forstal hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
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What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-December sunset in Little Chart Forstal comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who does not eat pork
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Little Chart Forstal
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards