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Christmas Hog Roast in Throwley Forstal
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Throwley Forstal.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast for Throwley Forstal
About our Christmas hog roast in Throwley Forstal
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Throwley Forstal, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. Typical bookings include december open days and club and society Christmas parties, with crackling, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
In winter near Throwley Forstal, we need firm ground and light. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Throwley Forstal
Is Throwley Forstal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Festive bookings around Throwley Forstal
Throwley Forstal is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Christmas parties in Throwley Forstal are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Selling station is about 4.1 miles away. Throwley Forstal is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Throwley (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich (2 miles north-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles north-east) and The Valley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3 miles north-west).
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Throwley Forstal comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close by
- Indoor space for eating
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Throwley Forstal?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Whatever the occasion in Throwley Forstal, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
- Society Christmas socials
A Christmas fair at Church of St Michael and All Angels is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards