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Christmas Hog Roast in Badgers Mount
Christmas hog roast in Badgers Mount: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Badgers Mount?
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In December, it is dark in Badgers Mount by about 3:55pm, 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 confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Badgers Mount
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Popular choices include crackling, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for winter fairs and markets and society Christmas socials.
For a Christmas party near Badgers Mount, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Badgers Mount
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Badgers Mount
Is Badgers Mount close to London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Badgers Mount?
The closest is Knockholt station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we will sort lighting together.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Christmas catering near Badgers Mount
Badgers Mount is about 4 miles south-east of Orpington, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Badgers Mount and the surrounding area. Badgers Mount is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Badgers Mount to London (15 miles away).
Badgers Mount is on or near the A224, so we can reach it easily in winter. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Margaret's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Badgers Mount, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cater Christmas parties across TN14. From Old London Road, Woodlands View and Orpington Bypass or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A224 close by, Badgers Mount is easy for us to reach. For Christmas parties just outside Badgers Mount, we cover Halstead (1 mile south-west), Bopeep (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile north), Well Hill (1 mile north) and Sepham Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Dartford (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east) and Lullingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Badgers Mount includes Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (2.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Badgers Mount
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Badgers Mount, such as:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
A winter fair at a school like Halstead Community Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away