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Christmas Party Catering in Marshborough, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Marshborough and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Marshborough
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Marshborough
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. For christmas lights switch-ons and new Year parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
Near Marshborough, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Events we cater in Marshborough
It makes a work party feel generous.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Marshborough, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, it’s dark in Marshborough by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Marshborough
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Christmas parties in Marshborough are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Marshborough is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Marshborough to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sandwich Technology School, hot rolls go down well. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We cater Christmas parties across the CT13 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Marshborough includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What affects the price in Marshborough
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Marshborough
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why choose a hog roast in Marshborough?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Marshborough
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Questions from Marshborough
What’s the nearest station to Marshborough?
Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre.
Could you cook in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
- 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