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Christmas Party Catering in Slutshole, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Slutshole and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
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Christmas hog roast in Slutshole
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Slutshole
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We serve roast potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for christmas lights switch-ons and festive open evenings.
For a Christmas party near Slutshole, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved at the serving station.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in Slutshole
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Whatever the occasion in Slutshole, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Michael draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Slutshole are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a Christmas party in Slutshole
Slutshole is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Slutshole? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, Selling station is about 2.1 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Slutshole, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. If your venue is just outside Slutshole, we also cover Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west) and Culmers (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.3 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.5 miles east). The countryside around Slutshole includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Slutshole: your questions answered
How far is Slutshole from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access close by
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Slutshole
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards