Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Barnes Street, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Barnes Street? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Barnes Street
Christmas hog roast in Barnes Street, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Typical bookings include winter open days and new Year parties, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
For a Christmas party near Barnes Street, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Towns and villages near Barnes Street
What else we do in Barnes Street
Festive bookings around Barnes Street
Barnes Street is about 3 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Christmas parties in Barnes Street. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Barnes Street to London (about 28 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Golden Green Mission Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that Beltring station is about 2.2 miles away.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Golden Green (1 mile west), Little Mill (1 mile east), Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), East Peckham (1 mile east) and Hadlow (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (3.5 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barnes Street include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Bell Public House (0.5 miles west)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Barnes Street questions
How far is Barnes Street from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Barnes Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need lighting?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Occasions we serve in Barnes Street
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter fairs and markets
A winter fair at a school like Hadlow Rural Community School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, it’s dark in Barnes Street by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards