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Christmas Party Catering in Walmer, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Walmer: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Walmer
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Walmer
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Whether it is winter fairs and markets and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook hog roast rolls, roast turkey and apple sauce for your guests.
In Walmer, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
FAQs for Walmer
Which station is closest to Walmer?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How far is Walmer from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Do you come to Walmer?
Yes, Walmer is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
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 be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Christmas catering near Walmer
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Walmer, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary's Church can book a hog roast stall. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Downs Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The coast is within about 2 miles of Walmer, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT14, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Walmer include the A258, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (less than half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Walmer include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By about 3:50pm in late December, Walmer is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Walmer
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Walmer. Typical bookings include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
The A258 make Walmer easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Walmer
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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