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Christmas Party Catering in Northdown, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Northdown? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near Northdown
How our Christmas hog roast works in Northdown
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Northdown: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it’s club and society Christmas parties and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls and more.
Around Northdown, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Where the roaster can go in Northdown
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Northdown?
It makes a work party feel generous.
In Northdown and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- New Year parties
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs
A Christmas fair at St Philip is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Northdown hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Northdown
Is Northdown close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Northdown?
Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in Northdown comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Northdown
Other occasions in Northdown
Planning a Christmas party in Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Northdown and the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Palm Bay Primary School, suit a hog roast. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Broadstairs station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northdown, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
For Christmas parties in CT9 and CT10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your Christmas party is on Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Northdown, we also cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away