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Christmas Party Catering in Manston, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Manston and across Kent.
- Christmas family parties
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Manston
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
About our Christmas hog roast in Manston
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Manston. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater lights switch-on evenings and club and society Christmas parties.
In winter near Manston, we need firm ground and light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A short route for our equipment
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
What else we do in Manston
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Christmas parties in Manston: local tips
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Manston? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Manston to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St. Catherine's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Manston, we also cover Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Manston includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Lord of the Manor pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By about 3:50pm in late December, Manston is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Manston?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
However big or small the event in Manston, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- December open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
A winter fair at a school like Newington Community Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
Manston: your questions answered
Is Manston too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Manston?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away