Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Upper Hardres
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Upper Hardres and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Upper Hardres
About our Christmas hog roast in Upper Hardres
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for christmas fairs and festive open evenings.
In a small place like Upper Hardres, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Christmas catering near Upper Hardres
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Upper Hardres for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cover 922 places in Kent.
If people are coming by rail, Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Upper Hardres is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Where the roaster can go in Upper Hardres
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Upper Hardres
How far is Upper Hardres from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In December, it is dark in Upper Hardres by about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. 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.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Upper Hardres
Other occasions in Upper Hardres
Events we cater in Upper Hardres
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
In Upper Hardres and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-term celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Office Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away