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Christmas Hog Roast in Reculver
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Reculver and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-term celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
A hog roast near Reculver
About our Christmas hog roast in Reculver
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Reculver. On the menu are halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for family Christmas gatherings and work Christmas parties.
In a small place like Reculver, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Reculver comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Reculver: your questions answered
Is Reculver close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Places near Reculver
Other occasions in Reculver
Reculver in December: what to know
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Reculver is well within our area for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT6, we can roast on site for your guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Reculver we cover include Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The King Ethelbert Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Where the roaster can go in Reculver
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Reculver?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Reculver and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter open days
- Christmas fairs
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 3.5 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards