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Christmas Party Catering in Parkgate, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Parkgate.
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
Book a hog roast in Parkgate
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Parkgate
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We’re frequently asked to cater festive open evenings and family Christmas gatherings, serving apple sauce, crackling and roast potatoes.
In winter near Parkgate, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Parkgate
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Parkgate:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Homewood School, hot rolls go down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Parkgate
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Parkgate, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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Parkgate: your questions answered
Is Parkgate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Why choose a hog roast in Parkgate?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Parkgate
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Christmas catering near Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Parkgate and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Parkgate is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Parkgate is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN30, we can roast on site for your guests. From Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away