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Christmas Party Catering in Northwood, 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 Northwood.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
Planning an event in Northwood?
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
Give us a contact for the evening.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Northwood
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Whether it’s christmas markets and christmas family parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast turkey and more.
For a Christmas get-together near Northwood, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Questions from Northwood
Which station is closest to Northwood?
Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Northwood. A lunchtime Christmas party in Northwood is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
Places near Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
Events we cater in Northwood
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Northwood:
- Winter open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Lights switch-on evenings
The A254 and A256 make Northwood easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Northwood
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
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, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Northwood
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Christmas parties in Northwood: local tips
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Hosts in Northwood book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Northwood to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Dame Janet Primary Academy, suit a hog roast. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northwood, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in CT12, CT10 and CT11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A254 and A256 close by, Northwood is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away