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Christmas Hog Roast in Lympne
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lympne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Lympne
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Lympne
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. We are frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and family Christmas gatherings, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
Near Lympne, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Lympne
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Lympne
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Lympne?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, it’s dark in Lympne by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Lympne questions
Is Lympne close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What happens if it is dark?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Lympne in December: what to know
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Lympne. Lympne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lympne to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lympne Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lympne; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lympne, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT21, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (within half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Lympne include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. 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.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Lympne
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lympne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas family parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
A Christmas fair at Church of St Stephen is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards