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Christmas Hog Roast in Stubb's Cross
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stubb's Cross and across Kent.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
A hog roast near Stubb's Cross
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Stubb's Cross
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. Whether it is christmas markets and festive family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Stubb's Cross, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Questions from Stubb's Cross
Is Stubb's Cross too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Nearby places to Stubb's Cross
What else we do in Stubb's Cross
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. A lunchtime Christmas party in Stubb's Cross is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Stubb's Cross
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
Here’s what people in Stubb's Cross most often book a hog roast for:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive open evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
A Christmas fair at St Francis is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Festive bookings around Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Stubb's Cross. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Stubb's Cross to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Stubb's Cross is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Stubb's Cross, we also cover Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stubb's Cross include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Stubb's Cross
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Where the roaster can go in Stubb's Cross
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A lit route to the food
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards