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Christmas Party Catering in Ottinge, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Ottinge. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
Slow-roasted pork in Ottinge
About our Christmas hog roast in Ottinge
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Ottinge: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Whether it is lights switch-on evenings and family Christmas gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and crackling.
In winter near Ottinge, we need firm ground and light. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Ottinge questions
Can you roast near the sea around Ottinge?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Ottinge?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Ottinge hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas parties in Ottinge: local tips
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Ottinge for Christmas parties. Ottinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ottinge to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Sandling station is about 3.7 miles away. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Ottinge is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ottinge, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in CT4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ottinge include Cheriton Hill.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ottinge?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
In Ottinge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas fairs
- Winter open days
- Late-night shopping events
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, it is dark in Ottinge by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Indoor space for eating
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ottinge
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards