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Christmas Party Catering in Upper Harbledown, 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 Upper Harbledown.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Upper Harbledown?
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Upper Harbledown
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for christmas markets and society Christmas socials.
For a Christmas party near Upper Harbledown, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Christmas catering near Upper Harbledown
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Upper Harbledown. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St. Gabriel can book a hog roast stall. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in CT2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Harbledown include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Upper Harbledown questions
Which station is closest to Upper Harbledown?
The closest is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Could you cook in No Man's Orchard?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Upper Harbledown
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
In Upper Harbledown and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Winter open days
- Late-night shopping events
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Edmund's School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Christmas parties in Upper Harbledown are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A lit route to the food
- A short route for our equipment
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add dietary questions to the invite
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask 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 will fit in with site rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away