Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Studdal, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Studdal.
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Studdal
Occasions we serve in Studdal
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Here’s what people in Studdal most often book a hog roast for:
- December open days
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
About our Christmas hog roast in Studdal
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We are often asked to cater festive open evenings and new Year parties, with hog roast rolls, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas party near Studdal, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Studdal, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Towns and villages near Studdal
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Christmas parties in Studdal: local tips
Studdal is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Studdal, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Studdal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as East Studdal Church Hall can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Studdal, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Homestead Lane and Northdowns Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Ashley (1 mile south-west), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south), Sutton (1 mile east) and Martin (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Walmer Castle (4 miles east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.2 miles south).
FAQs for Studdal
How far is Studdal from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Studdal?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Studdal 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.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- 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.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away