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Christmas Party Catering in Millbank, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Millbank and across Kent.
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in Millbank
Planning a Christmas party in Millbank
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Millbank, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Millbank is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Millbank to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Cross can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Millbank, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Millbank
Fridays in December go first, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. Whether it is lights switch-on evenings and winter open days, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In winter near Millbank, we need firm ground and light. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Millbank comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Millbank
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Millbank, such as:
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hoath Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
FAQs for Millbank
How far is Millbank from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Millbank?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Millbank?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Millbank and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Millbank
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away