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Christmas Party Catering in Branbridges, Kent
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Branbridges. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Branbridges
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Branbridges
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Branbridges suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it is new Year parties and staff Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast turkey and roast potatoes for your guests.
In a small place like Branbridges, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Branbridges in December: what to know
Branbridges is about 2 miles north of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Branbridges, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like East Peckham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, Beltring station, about 0.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN12 and ME18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Old Road, Torbay Road and Orchard Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Branbridges we cover include Beltring (1 mile south), East Peckham (1 mile west), Hale Street (1 mile north), Snoll Hatch (1 mile west) and Peckham Bush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (1 mile south) and Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Branbridges
Other occasions in Branbridges
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Sunset in Branbridges in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Occasions we serve in Branbridges
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity can book a hog roast stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Branbridges: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Branbridges?
The closest is Beltring station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Branbridges from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards