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Christmas Party Catering in St Mary's Bay, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in St Mary's Bay and the surrounding area.
- Society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
A hog roast near St Mary's Bay
How our Christmas hog roast works in St Mary's Bay
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. Whether it’s festive family get-togethers and december open days, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling for your guests.
At a festive party in St Mary's Bay, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Christmas catering near St Mary's Bay
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in St Mary's Bay. St Mary's Bay is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Marsh Academy, suit a hog roast.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN29, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Nearby places to St Mary's Bay
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in St Mary's Bay
Could you cook in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is St Mary's Bay close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in St Mary's Bay?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in St Mary's Bay, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive open evenings
Christmas fairs at a church such as All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in St Mary's Bay comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Add dietary questions to the invite
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards