Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Painter's Forstal
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Painter's Forstal and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas hog roast in Painter's Forstal
About our Christmas hog roast in Painter's Forstal
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include festive open evenings and family Christmas gatherings, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Near Painter's Forstal, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-December sunset in Painter's Forstal comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
Getting 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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Why choose a hog roast in Painter's Forstal?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
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FAQs for Painter's Forstal
Which station is closest to Painter's Forstal?
Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Painter's Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Christmas parties in Painter's Forstal: local tips
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Painter's Forstal and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ospringe Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME13, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Alma pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Indoor space for eating
- A lit route to the food
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Events we cater in Painter's Forstal
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
People around Painter's Forstal book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- December open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards