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Christmas Party Catering in Sholden, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Sholden.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast in Sholden
How our Christmas hog roast works in Sholden
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include boxing Day and New Year gatherings and sports club Christmas do’s, serving rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and roast turkey.
In winter near Sholden, we need firm ground and light. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Christmas catering near Sholden
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Sholden and nearby. Sholden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sholden Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cater Christmas parties across CT14. From The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Sholden we cover include Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Sholden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Sholden include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
China crockery is available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Indoor space for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. A lunchtime Christmas party in Sholden 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.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Sholden
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Sholden. Typical bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive open evenings
Train travellers will want to know that Deal station, about 1.1 miles east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Common questions in Sholden
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Sholden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
For event organisers in Sholden
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Places near Sholden
What else we do in Sholden
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards