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Christmas Party Catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in St Margaret's at Cliffe.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter open days
A hog roast near St Margaret's at Cliffe
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
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.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in St Margaret's at Cliffe
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in St Margaret's at Cliffe, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For staff Christmas do’s and society Christmas socials, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near St Margaret's at Cliffe, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Christmas catering near St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in St Margaret's at Cliffe? We can help. St Margaret's at Cliffe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Margaret can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School, suit a hog roast. The coast is within about 4 miles of St Margaret's at Cliffe, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cater Christmas parties across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside St Margaret's at Cliffe, we also cover West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Cliffs pub (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in St Margaret's at Cliffe
What’s the nearest station to St Margaret's at Cliffe?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater in St Margaret's at Cliffe?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your Christmas party in St Margaret's at Cliffe
It makes a work party feel generous.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive family get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, Martin Mill station is about 1.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. By about 3:50pm in late December, St Margaret's at Cliffe is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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