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Christmas Hog Roast for Brandfold
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Brandfold.
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive family get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Brandfold
Christmas catering near Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Brandfold book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Brandfold to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Mary's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that Marden station, about 3.4 miles north, is the nearest station. Brandfold is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN17. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Brandfold, we cover Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
How our Christmas hog roast works in Brandfold
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and work Christmas parties, serving roast turkey, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In a small place like Brandfold, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
For event organisers in Brandfold
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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Occasions we serve in Brandfold
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Brandfold. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. Sunset in Brandfold in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Brandfold
Can you do a hog roast in The Gill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What affects the price in Brandfold
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Brandfold?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
- 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