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Christmas Party Catering in Wickhambreaux, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Wickhambreaux.
- Society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast in Wickhambreaux
Christmas hog roast in Wickhambreaux, carved to order
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it’s lights switch-on evenings and winter fairs and markets, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast turkey and crackling.
In winter near Wickhambreaux, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Also near Wickhambreaux
Other occasions in Wickhambreaux
Christmas parties in Wickhambreaux: local tips
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Wickhambreaux book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Wickhambreaux is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Andrew can book a hog roast stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Schools near Wickhambreaux include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (under half a mile south-west)
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, it’s dark in Wickhambreaux by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Wickhambreaux, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Wickhambreaux
Is Wickhambreaux close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Is Wickhambreaux too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you work around our timings?
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.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Wickhambreaux
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
Events we cater in Wickhambreaux
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Wickhambreaux, such as:
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive open evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away