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Christmas Party Catering in Sandling, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Sandling.
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast for Sandling
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Sandling
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. We serve crackling, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for sports club Christmas do’s and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Sandling, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
For event organisers in Sandling
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A lit route to the food
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Festive bookings around Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Sandling is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Sandling is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, hot rolls go down well. For colleagues travelling by train, Sandling station is in Sandling itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sandling; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sandling, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Sandling, we also cover Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Sandling includes Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles south)
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Sandling
Is Sandling close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Sandling?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can the food be served indoors?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Sandling
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Sandling. Typical bookings include:
- New Year parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Office Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By about 3:50pm in late December, Sandling is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Sandling hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away