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Christmas Party Catering in Ripple, Kent
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 Ripple.
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
Christmas hog roast in Ripple
How our Christmas hog roast works in Ripple
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Whether it’s work Christmas parties and lights switch-on evenings, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, roast turkey and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Ripple, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Christmas catering near Ripple
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Ripple and nearby. Ripple is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ripple, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
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What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Ripple comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Occasions we serve in Ripple
It is a generous way to say thank you.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ripple, such as:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
For event organisers in Ripple
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
FAQs for Ripple
Can you roast near the sea around Ripple?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Ripple?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Ripple hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Vehicle access close by
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards