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Christmas Hog Roast for Selsted
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Selsted.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast for Selsted
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast turkey can be added.
Christmas hog roast in Selsted, slow-roasted on site
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Selsted: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. On the menu are apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for end-of-term celebrations and family Christmas gatherings.
In a small place like Selsted, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Christmas parties in Selsted: local tips
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Selsted and nearby, from gardens to fields. Selsted is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Selsted Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Selsted, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
This part of Kent takes in CT15, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Selsted, we also cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Selsted include Cheriton Hill.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Events we cater in Selsted
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Whatever the occasion in Selsted, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Society Christmas socials
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 3.2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Selsted. By about 3:50pm in late December, Selsted is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Book early for December.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Parking near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Selsted
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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Selsted questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Selsted from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does the roast need?
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.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What happens if it’s dark?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards