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Christmas Hog Roast for Park Farm
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Park Farm? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Park Farm
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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.
About our Christmas hog roast in Park Farm
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve crackling, apple sauce and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for year-end thank-yous and sports club Christmas do’s.
Around Park Farm, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
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Other occasions in Park Farm
Where the roaster can go in Park Farm
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A lit route to the food
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Common questions in Park Farm
How far is Park Farm from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Park Farm
It makes a work party feel generous.
Whatever the occasion in Park Farm, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Sunset in Park Farm in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Roast turkey can be added.
Christmas parties in Park Farm: local tips
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Park Farm book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.5 miles north. If a church like Church of St Michael is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Park Farm is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in TN23 and TN25, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Park Farm, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles west)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away