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Christmas Hog Roast for Shatterling
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shatterling? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Shatterling
Christmas hog roast in Shatterling, carved to order
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Shatterling: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. We are often asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and festive open evenings, with hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Shatterling, 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.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. A lunchtime Christmas party in Shatterling is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Shatterling
Shatterling in December: what to know
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Shatterling. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wingham Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre.
We cater Christmas parties across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A lit route to the food
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shatterling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. 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?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, 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.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Shatterling?
It makes a work party feel generous.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shatterling:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Shatterling questions
Do you come out to small places like Shatterling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shatterling?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can normally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you cover Shatterling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Shatterling and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
For event organisers in Shatterling
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away