Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Newingreen
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Newingreen. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
Slow-roasted pork in Newingreen
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Christmas parties in Newingreen are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas hog roast in Newingreen, carved to order
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. We serve roast potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for new Year parties and december open days.
For a Christmas party near Newingreen, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
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Newingreen: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Newingreen?
Westenhanger station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Newingreen 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 much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Christmas parties in Newingreen: local tips
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Newingreen. Newingreen is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Westenhanger station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Pedlinge Chapel draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Newingreen is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newingreen, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT21, we can bring the roaster to you. From Stone Street and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Newingreen, we also cover Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for our equipment
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Newingreen
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
Perfect for your Christmas party in Newingreen
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Newingreen. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lympne Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact for the evening.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
What affects the price in Newingreen
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Newingreen
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards