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Christmas Hog Roast in Richborough Port
Christmas hog roast in Richborough Port: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- Christmas markets
A hog roast near Richborough Port
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A lit route to the food
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
About our Christmas hog roast in Richborough Port
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We will need light around the serving area. For club and society Christmas parties and christmas fairs, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Richborough Port, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Sunset in Richborough Port in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Questions from Richborough Port
Is Richborough Port too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What affects the price in Richborough Port
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Travel to Richborough Port
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Richborough Port
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Richborough Port. Richborough Port is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Richborough Port to Canterbury (12 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sir Roger Manwood's School, suit a hog roast. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Richborough Port we cover include Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Richborough Port includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Richborough Port?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Here’s what people in Richborough Port most often book a hog roast for:
- December open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
Also near Richborough Port
More for events in Richborough Port
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away