Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Bidborough
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Bidborough.
- Festive open evenings
- Late-night shopping events
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A hog roast near Bidborough
Christmas hog roast in Bidborough, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
In winter near Bidborough, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Bidborough: your questions answered
Is Bidborough close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Bidborough?
Leigh (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Festive bookings around Bidborough
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Christmas parties in Bidborough are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bidborough to London (27 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Leigh (Kent) station is about 2.1 miles away. A Christmas fair at Parish Church of St Lawrence is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
This part of Kent takes in TN3 and TN4, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
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. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Bidborough are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Bidborough
What else we do in Bidborough
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Bidborough?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Bidborough, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Festive open evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Society Christmas socials
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Southborough CofE Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards