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Christmas Hog Roast in Biddenden
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Biddenden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
Planning an event in Biddenden?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Biddenden
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Biddenden. Whether it is staff Christmas do’s and lights switch-on evenings, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a Christmas party near Biddenden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Biddenden
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Biddenden from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Do you cover Biddenden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Biddenden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Towns and villages near Biddenden
More for events in Biddenden
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast compared with other options
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. 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 Biddenden hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price or the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Biddenden
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Biddenden and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as John Mayne Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Biddenden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Biddenden, we cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Sunset in Biddenden in late December is about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
Who books Christmas hog roast in Biddenden?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
People around Biddenden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away