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Christmas Party Catering in Upton, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Upton and the surrounding area.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast in Upton
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Upton
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and apple sauce, and we are often booked for christmas lights switch-ons and sports club Christmas do’s.
At a festive party in Upton, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning a Christmas party in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Upton. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Upton Junior School, hot rolls go down well. The A255 make Upton easy to reach on a dark winter evening. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT10, CT11 and CT12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A255 close by, Upton is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Upton, we cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (under half a mile east). The countryside around Upton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Upton include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Albion Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How it 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. Christmas parties in Upton 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.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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Other occasions in Upton
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
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, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Upton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Upton?
Broadstairs station, in Upton itself.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you come to Upton?
Yes, Upton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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.
Occasions we serve in Upton
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Whatever the occasion in Upton, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If a church like Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards