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Christmas Party Catering in Ware, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Ware: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast for Ware
Christmas hog roast in Ware, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Ware suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. On the menu are hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast turkey, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive family get-togethers and club and society Christmas parties.
For a Christmas party near Ware, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast turkey
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Towns and villages near Ware
Other occasions in Ware
Festive bookings around Ware
Ware is about 6 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Ware, whatever the venue. Ware is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ware to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Wherever your Christmas party is in CT3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Ware, we also cover Westmarsh (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west) and Hoo (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
A little further out are White Mill (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Way Out Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Label alternatives clearly
Give us a contact for the evening.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Common questions in Ware
Do you come out to small places like Ware?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ware from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Late-December sunset in Ware comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Ware, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Occasions we serve in Ware
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ware, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
For colleagues travelling by train, Minster station is about 2.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards