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Christmas Hog Roast in Stodmarsh
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Stodmarsh.
- Christmas markets
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Stodmarsh
About our Christmas hog roast in Stodmarsh
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Stodmarsh suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We serve halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for sports club Christmas do’s and festive family get-togethers.
In a small place like Stodmarsh, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What affects the price in Stodmarsh
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Stodmarsh are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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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.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Towns and villages near Stodmarsh
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stodmarsh
How far is Stodmarsh from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Stodmarsh too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Stodmarsh in December: what to know
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Stodmarsh and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cater Christmas parties across CT3. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Stodmarsh include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Stodmarsh include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Stodmarsh
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 2.6 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away