Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Basted, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Basted.
- December open days
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
Book a hog roast in Basted
About our Christmas hog roast in Basted
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Basted. Typical bookings include winter open days and sports club Christmas do’s, with rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and crackling.
In winter near Basted, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Basted
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Whatever the occasion in Basted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Borough Green Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Sunset in Basted in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Roast turkey can be added.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Basted
More for events in Basted
Festive bookings around Basted
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Basted, from gardens to fields. Basted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd can book a hog roast stall. For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north. Basted is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Basted Mill and Plough Hill; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (less than half a mile south)
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Basted
Which station is closest to Basted?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is Basted close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens if it’s dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away