Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Ram Lane, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Ram Lane and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christmas family parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Ram Lane
How our Christmas hog roast works in Ram Lane
For a work Christmas party in Ram Lane, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Whether it’s staff Christmas do’s and sports club Christmas do’s, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and apple sauce.
Near Ram Lane, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Ram Lane?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in Ram Lane, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like The Hayesbrook School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By about 3:50pm in late December, Ram Lane is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ram Lane
What’s the nearest station to Ram Lane?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Ram Lane too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens if it is dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
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What else we do in Ram Lane
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Ram Lane: local tips
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Ram Lane, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ram Lane is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ram Lane to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ram Lane, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN26 and TN25, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away