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Christmas Hog Roast in Sheldwich Lees
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Sheldwich Lees. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
Book a hog roast in Sheldwich Lees
Christmas hog roast in Sheldwich Lees, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Popular choices include roast potatoes, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for club and society Christmas parties and office Christmas parties.
In a small place like Sheldwich Lees, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, it’s dark in Sheldwich Lees by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books Christmas hog roast in Sheldwich Lees?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2.4 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Where the roaster can go in Sheldwich Lees
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Sheldwich Lees?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Sheldwich Lees hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
For event organisers in Sheldwich Lees
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Christmas catering near Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Sheldwich Lees, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sheldwich Primary School, suit a hog roast. If a church like Church of St James is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich Lees; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across the ME13 postcode area. Other places close to Sheldwich Lees we cover include Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Sheldwich Lees too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you come to Sheldwich Lees?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away