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Christmas Hog Roast in Lydden
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lydden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- December open days
Planning an event in Lydden?
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Lydden, carved to order
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Lydden. Typical bookings include sports club Christmas do’s and winter open days, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes.
In winter near Lydden, we need firm ground and light. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Lydden comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lydden
Can you roast near the sea around Lydden?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Lydden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count who does not eat pork
- Send the allergen list round before the party
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Why choose a hog roast in Lydden?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Lydden
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Christmas parties in Lydden: local tips
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Lydden, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Lydden Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lydden, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Pubs nearby include Hope Inn (under half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Lydden?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Hosts in Lydden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Winter fairs and markets
For colleagues travelling by train, Kearsney station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near Lydden
More for events in Lydden
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards