Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Tankerton, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Tankerton.
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Tankerton
Occasions we serve in Tankerton
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Here’s what people in Tankerton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Winter open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How our Christmas hog roast works in Tankerton
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We are often asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and club and society Christmas parties, serving roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
At a festive party in Tankerton, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What affects the price in Tankerton
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, 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’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
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Tankerton questions
How far is Tankerton from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Count who does not eat pork
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas parties in Tankerton are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Tankerton: local tips
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Tankerton? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Tankerton to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The coast is within about a mile of Tankerton, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of CT5 and the streets around it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Tankerton, we also cover Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). The countryside around Tankerton includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away