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Christmas Hog Roast in Ramsgate
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 Ramsgate.
- December open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Ramsgate
Christmas hog roast in Ramsgate, carved to order
Festive events of all kinds around Ramsgate suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Typical bookings include christmas family parties and christmas fairs, with crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Christmas parties in Ramsgate are frequently at workplaces and clubs. The roaster needs a level, lit spot outside. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A lit route to the food
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station.
Questions from Ramsgate
Is Ramsgate close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you roast near the sea around Ramsgate?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ramsgate
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in Ramsgate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St. Luke's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Ramsgate
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Christmas parties in Ramsgate are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- 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 hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Ramsgate in December: what to know
Ramsgate is in Kent. Ramsgate and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ramsgate to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Ramsgate station serves Ramsgate directly. With the A254 and A255 nearby, December journeys to Ramsgate are straightforward. The coast is within about a mile of Ramsgate, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the CT11, CT12 and CT10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Ramsgate include the A254 and A255, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. If your venue is just outside Ramsgate, we also cover St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Ramsgate include Chatham House Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Derby Arms (within half a mile north)
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards