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Christmas Hog Roast for St Mary in the Marsh
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in St Mary in the Marsh. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near St Mary in the Marsh
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in St Mary in the Marsh
Is St Mary in the Marsh close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Could you cook in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
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.
What happens if it is dark?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
How our Christmas hog roast works in St Mary in the Marsh
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it is between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and winter fairs and markets, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and crackling.
In a small place like St Mary in the Marsh, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Perfect for your Christmas party in St Mary in the Marsh
It makes a work party feel generous.
Here’s what people in St Mary in the Marsh most often book a hog roast for:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A winter fair at a school like The Marsh Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
Where the roaster can go in St Mary in the Marsh
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a Christmas party in St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We are happy to travel to St Mary in the Marsh for Christmas parties. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from St Mary in the Marsh to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Christmas parties in St Mary in the Marsh are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in St Mary in the Marsh?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away