Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Canterbury
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Canterbury and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast in Canterbury
Christmas hog roast in Canterbury, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Canterbury suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Popular choices include crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for society Christmas socials and end-of-year team celebrations.
For a Christmas party in Canterbury, a cooking spot close to the door is ideal. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Christmas catering near Canterbury
Canterbury is in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Canterbury. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Canterbury is on or near the A2 and A28, so we can reach it easily in winter. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Margaret can book a hog roast stall.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A2 and A28 close by, Canterbury is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Canterbury has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Canterbury include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Buttermarket pub (under half a mile south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Canterbury
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Canterbury?
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. 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.
Why Canterbury hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Canterbury
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Hosts in Canterbury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Canterbury has its own station, Canterbury East station.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Nearby places to Canterbury
More for events in Canterbury
For event organisers in Canterbury
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Share the allergen information in advance
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
China crockery is available on request.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Canterbury
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Canterbury, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Canterbury, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Canterbury: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Canterbury?
Canterbury East station, in Canterbury itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Bus Company Island?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away