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Christmas Party Catering in Skeete, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Skeete: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
Planning an event in Skeete?
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
How our Christmas hog roast works in Skeete
For a work Christmas party in Skeete, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We’re frequently asked to cater festive family get-togethers and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, with roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey.
In winter near Skeete, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Skeete
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Skeete in December: what to know
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Skeete? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Skeete to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Westenhanger station, about 2.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Skeete is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in CT18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Skeete include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Skeete?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Here’s what people in Skeete most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Stowting Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Sunset in Skeete in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
FAQs for Skeete
Is Skeete close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Skeete?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Do you cover Skeete?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What else we do in Skeete
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away