Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Sandwich
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Sandwich. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
Planning an event in Sandwich?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About our Christmas hog roast in Sandwich
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. For office Christmas parties and end-of-year team celebrations, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
At a festive party in Sandwich, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Sandwich
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Sandwich in December: what to know
Sandwich is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Sandwich and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Sandwich United Reformed Church can book a hog roast stall. If people are coming by rail, Sandwich station is in Sandwich itself. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sandwich, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over CT13. From Cattle Market, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Sandwich we cover include Great Stonar (1 mile north), Felderland (1 mile south), Worth (1 mile south), Woodnesborough (1 mile south-west) and Statenborough (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (less than half a mile north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Sandwich
Other occasions in Sandwich
What affects the price in Sandwich
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Sandwich: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Could you cook in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Sandwich
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
People around Sandwich book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- Christmas markets
- End-of-term celebrations
A winter fair at a school like Sandwich Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Sandwich are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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