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Christmas Party Catering in Staple, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Staple: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A hog roast near Staple
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Staple hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Christmas hog roast in Staple, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Popular choices include roast turkey, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for christmas lights switch-ons and society Christmas socials.
Near Staple, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Staple are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Staple
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
People around Staple book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas markets
- December open days
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St James can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Staple
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Time on site
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas parties in Staple: local tips
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Staple? We cover the whole area. Staple is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Staple to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Adisham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Staple, we cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (less than half a mile west)
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 usually easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Also in Staple
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Common questions in Staple
How far is Staple from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Staple?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards