Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Shelvin
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 Shelvin.
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Planning an event in Shelvin?
Festive bookings around Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Shelvin, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Shelvin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Martin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. Shelvin is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. From Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Christmas hog roast in Shelvin, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, crackling and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and christmas family parties.
Near Shelvin, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours.
A hog roast or other catering?
You can combine: turkey and pork together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Shelvin
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Christmas parties in Shelvin are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
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.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Shelvin
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Parking near the cooking area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Shelvin?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
However big or small the event in Shelvin, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Shelvin
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Shelvin?
Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do you need lighting?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away