Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Bean, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Bean.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Bean
Christmas hog roast in Bean, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Bean suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. For winter open days and society Christmas socials, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
For a Christmas party near Bean, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Bean
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Bean
What else we do in Bean
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Bean
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Bean questions
Which station is closest to Bean?
Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Bean too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need lighting?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do you cover Bean?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bean and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Planning a Christmas party in Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Bean, whatever the venue. Bean is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
With the B255 nearby, December journeys to Bean are straightforward. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bean Primary School, suit a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bean; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in DA2, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the B255 close by, Bean is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. Other places close to Bean we cover include Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Bean includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Bean?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Here’s what people in Bean most often book a hog roast for:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- December open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. A lunchtime Christmas party in Bean is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 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.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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