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Christmas Hog Roast for Ruckinge
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ruckinge.
- Festive open evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
Christmas hog roast for Ruckinge
FAQs for Ruckinge
How far is Ruckinge from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ruckinge?
Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
About our Christmas hog roast in Ruckinge
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Ruckinge. Typical bookings include family Christmas gatherings and staff Christmas do’s, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
Near Ruckinge, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Ruckinge
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Parking near the cooking area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ruckinge
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast turkey
Nearby places to Ruckinge
What else we do in Ruckinge
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ruckinge
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Ruckinge, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. A lunchtime Christmas party in Ruckinge is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information in advance
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Christmas parties in Ruckinge: local tips
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Ruckinge suit a hog roast. Ruckinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ruckinge to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
We cater Christmas parties across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ruckinge include Orlestone Forest.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away