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Christmas Hog Roast in London Beach
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in London Beach? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near London Beach
About our Christmas hog roast in London Beach
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so contact us as soon as you know your date. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for society Christmas socials and year-end thank-yous.
In winter near London Beach, we need firm ground and light. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose a hog roast in London Beach?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why London Beach hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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London Beach in December: what to know
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. London Beach and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. London Beach is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at Church of St Michael is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of London Beach; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Biddenden Road and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside London Beach, we also cover St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Local schools include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
Questions from London Beach
Which station is closest to London Beach?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Where the roaster can go in London Beach
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A lit route to the food
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in London Beach
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
Occasions we serve in London Beach
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
However big or small the event in London Beach, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 4.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
For event organisers in London Beach
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Sunset in London Beach in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away