Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Stede Quarter, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Stede Quarter: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast for Stede Quarter
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Stede Quarter. Sunset in Stede Quarter in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our Christmas hog roast in Stede Quarter
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Typical bookings include end-of-year team celebrations and december open days, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and apple sauce.
In winter near Stede Quarter, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Indoor space for eating
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Stede Quarter?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas family parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Headcorn station is about 4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Stede Quarter in December: what to know
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Stede Quarter and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stede Quarter, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cater Christmas parties across TN27 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Stede Quarter
Other occasions in Stede Quarter
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stede Quarter
Could you cook in Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Stede Quarter?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away