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Christmas Party Catering in Westwell, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Westwell? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter open days
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in Westwell?
Christmas hog roast in Westwell, slow-roasted on site
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it’s year-end thank-yous and new Year parties, we can cook apple sauce, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
In a small place like Westwell, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Westwell
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
Events we cater in Westwell
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Westwell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- December open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Hayesbrook School, hot rolls go down well.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
Festive bookings around Westwell
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Westwell? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Westwell to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Westwell; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Westwell, we also cover Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Westwell
What else we do in Westwell
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Christmas parties in Westwell are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Westwell
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Westwell?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Why choose a hog roast in Westwell?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards