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Christmas Hog Roast in Maxton
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Maxton.
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Christmas hog roast in Maxton
How our Christmas hog roast works in Maxton
Festive events of all kinds around Maxton suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for december open days and club and society Christmas parties.
In winter near Maxton, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Maxton: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Maxton?
The closest is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
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Christmas parties in Maxton: local tips
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Maxton. Maxton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Maxton to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Martin's School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Maxton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in CT17 and CT15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Maxton, we cover Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Maxton includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (less than half a mile north) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (less than half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-December sunset in Maxton comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A short route for our equipment
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Who books Christmas hog roast in Maxton?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
However big or small the event in Maxton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Martin's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What affects the price in Maxton
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards