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Christmas Hog Roast in Stowting
Christmas hog roast in Stowting: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Planning an event in Stowting?
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In Stowting, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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How our Christmas hog roast works in Stowting
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We will need light around the serving area. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and festive open evenings, serving rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
In winter near Stowting, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Festive bookings around Stowting
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Stowting. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Stowting Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall. Stowting is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 6 miles of Stowting, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stowting include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Stowting hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Where the roaster can go in Stowting
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A short route for our equipment
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stowting
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Stowting
It makes a work party feel generous.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Stowting, including:
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
For colleagues travelling by train, Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
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Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Questions from Stowting
What’s the nearest station to Stowting?
Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Spong Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you come to Stowting?
Yes, Stowting is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards