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Christmas Hog Roast for Pedlinge
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Pedlinge.
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
Planning an event in Pedlinge?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Pedlinge
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Pedlinge, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We serve roast turkey, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and winter fairs and markets.
In a small place like Pedlinge, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Pedlinge is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Pedlinge
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Pedlinge, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
The A261 make Pedlinge easy to reach on a dark winter evening. If people are coming by rail, Sandling station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pedlinge; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 2 miles of Pedlinge, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in CT21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. You’ll find Pedlinge on the A261, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Pedlinge we cover include Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Pedlinge includes Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Pedlinge
Can you roast near the sea around Pedlinge?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What happens if it’s dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can you cater in Pedlinge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Pedlinge and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing 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
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- 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