Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Shirkoak
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Shirkoak and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Shirkoak
Christmas hog roast in Shirkoak, slow-roasted on site
Fridays in December go first, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. Popular choices include roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and december open days.
In winter near Shirkoak, we need firm ground and light. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Christmas parties in Shirkoak: local tips
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Shirkoak book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shirkoak to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
For Christmas parties in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Shirkoak include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you will find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose a hog roast in Shirkoak?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. By about 3:50pm in late December, Shirkoak is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Shirkoak: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Stone Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Shirkoak?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
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.
Places near Shirkoak
What else we do in Shirkoak
Occasions we serve in Shirkoak
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Here’s what people in Shirkoak most often book a hog roast for:
- Work Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards