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Christmas Hog Roast in Mystole
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Mystole and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- December open days
- Late-night shopping events
- End-of-year team celebrations
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Christmas hog roast in Mystole, carved to order
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We’re frequently asked to cater year-end thank-yous and winter fairs and markets, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
In winter near Mystole, we need firm ground and light. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Mystole
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Mystole, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Mystole
Mystole is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Mystole, whatever the venue. Mystole is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Chartham Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mystole; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Thruxted Lane and Mystole Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Mystole, we also cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile east), Chartham (1 mile north-east), Garlinge Green (1 mile south-east), Chartham Hatch (2 miles north) and Petham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Chilham Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label alternatives clearly
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Mystole
Also in Mystole
Who books Christmas hog roast in Mystole?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mystole and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas lights switch-ons
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Chartham station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves 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 early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Mystole: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Mystole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Mystole?
Chartham station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if it rains?
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.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party. In December, it’s dark in Mystole by 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.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards