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Christmas Party Catering in Broad Ford, Kent
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Broad Ford. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Broad Ford?
Occasions we serve in Broad Ford
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets
- Festive open evenings
- Lights switch-on evenings
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Broad Ford
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Broad Ford: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We’re frequently asked to cater year-end thank-yous and festive open evenings, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast turkey.
In a small place like Broad Ford, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Broad Ford
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
FAQs for Broad Ford
Could you cook in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Broad Ford?
Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. A lunchtime Christmas party in Broad Ford is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Christmas catering near Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Broad Ford and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Broad Ford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Broad Ford to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Church of St Margaret is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, suit a hog roast. Broad Ford is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Broad Ford, we also cover Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Ford includes Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away