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Christmas Hog Roast in Sturry
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Sturry and the surrounding area.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
- Late-night shopping events
Slow-roasted pork in Sturry
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
Name someone to meet us.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Sturry
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Sturry. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and december open days.
In Sturry, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
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Other occasions in Sturry
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What affects the price in Sturry
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Light by the serving table
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
Common questions in Sturry
Can you do a hog roast in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Sturry?
Sturry station, in Sturry itself.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, it is dark in Sturry by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Sturry: local tips
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Sturry? We can help. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Sturry station serves Sturry directly. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
For Christmas parties in CT2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From High Street, Park View and Link Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Sturry we cover include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sturry include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (within half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away