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Christmas Hog Roast in Old Hawkinge
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Old Hawkinge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- December open days
- New Year parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast for Old Hawkinge
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
About our Christmas hog roast in Old Hawkinge
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Typical bookings include club and society Christmas parties and christmas fairs, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
In a small place like Old Hawkinge, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Festive bookings around Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Old Hawkinge and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Old Hawkinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hawkinge Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Old Hawkinge is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Hawkinge, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT18, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Standen Lane and Church Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Old Hawkinge include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. By about 3:50pm in late December, Old Hawkinge is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Old Hawkinge
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Old Hawkinge, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Old Hawkinge
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast near the sea around Old Hawkinge?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards