Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Stocker's Head
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Stocker's Head. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas markets
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Stocker's Head
Christmas hog roast in Stocker's Head, slow-roasted on site
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Stocker's Head suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it is cold outside. Whether it is new Year parties and december open days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and roast turkey and more.
In a small place like Stocker's Head, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Christmas catering near Stocker's Head
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Stocker's Head. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Stocker's Head to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. If a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Stocker's Head, we cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Stocker's Head comes at about 3:50pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Nearby places to Stocker's Head
Other occasions in Stocker's Head
Stocker's Head: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Stocker's Head?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come to Stocker's Head?
Yes, Stocker's Head is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Where the roaster can go in Stocker's Head
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Light by the serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stocker's Head
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
Perfect for your Christmas party in Stocker's Head
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Stocker's Head:
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Charing Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away