Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Out Elmstead
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Out Elmstead and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festive open evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
Book a hog roast in Out Elmstead
How our Christmas hog roast works in Out Elmstead
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For work Christmas parties and festive open evenings, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
Near Out Elmstead, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Festive bookings around Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Christmas parties in Out Elmstead, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Aylesham station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Barham Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Out Elmstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access close by
- Light by the serving table
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Salads
Out Elmstead: your questions answered
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Out Elmstead?
Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
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: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Out Elmstead is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Out Elmstead
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Hosts in Out Elmstead book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Giles draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy, with roast potatoes on the side.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Share the allergen information in advance
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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