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Christmas Party Catering in Martin, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Martin.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Martin
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
About our Christmas hog roast in Martin
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so contact us as soon as you know your date. For society Christmas socials and christmas lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
Near Martin, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Common questions in Martin
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Martin?
Martin has its own station: Martin Mill station.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much room do you 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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Christmas catering near Martin
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Martin? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Langdon Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Martin Mill station is in Martin itself. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the CT15 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Martin, we cover Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Martin include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Martin
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Martin?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Martin, such as:
- Office Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
If a church like Church of St Augustine is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
More for events in Martin
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Add dietary questions to the invite
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Roast turkey can be added.
Why choose a hog roast in Martin?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Martin
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. A lunchtime Christmas party in Martin is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away