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Christmas Party Catering in Minster, Kent
Plenty of choice: 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 Minster.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- December open days
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast for Minster
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Minster
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Minster, from small teams to big crowds. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and lights switch-on evenings, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
In winter near Minster, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Minster
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Minster, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Minster
Is Minster too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Minster from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Sunset in Minster in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Occasions we serve in Minster
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Hosts in Minster book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas markets
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Minster station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Nearby places to Minster
More for events in Minster
Christmas catering near Minster
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Minster is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Minster is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Minster to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Minster Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. A Christmas fair at Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The coast is within about 5 miles of Minster, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over CT12. From Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Open spaces near Minster include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Minster
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards