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Christmas Hog Roast in Ringlestone
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Ringlestone.
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast in Ringlestone
Christmas hog roast in Ringlestone, carved to order
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Ringlestone: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Whether it is year-end thank-yous and christmas markets, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and roast potatoes and more.
Around Ringlestone, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Occasions we serve in Ringlestone
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in Ringlestone, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Maidstone Barracks station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
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How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Ringlestone are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Ringlestone, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Ringlestone
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
FAQs for Ringlestone
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ringlestone close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
What about Christmas markets?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Christmas parties in Ringlestone: local tips
Ringlestone is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Ringlestone suit a hog roast. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Ringlestone to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Paul's Church can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as North Borough Junior School, suit a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ringlestone; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME14 and ME16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Hyde Road, Mill Lane and Edna Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Ringlestone, we cover Sandling (1 mile north), Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Foley Park (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Harbourland (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1 mile south). The countryside around Ringlestone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles south) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Harvester pub (under half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away