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Christmas Party Catering in Bethersden, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bethersden and across Kent.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast in Bethersden
Christmas hog roast in Bethersden, carved to order
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. For between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and family Christmas gatherings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and crackling for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Bethersden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Roast turkey can be added.
Occasions we serve in Bethersden
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
A Christmas fair at Church of St Margaret is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
Towns and villages near Bethersden
What else we do in Bethersden
FAQs for Bethersden
How far is Bethersden from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Bethersden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
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.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Bethersden are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bethersden, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Bethersden
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Festive bookings around Bethersden
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Bethersden suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bethersden to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bethersden Primary School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre.
Anywhere in TN26, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Bethersden we cover include Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy, with roast potatoes on the side.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards