Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Brook, Kent
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Brook. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas family parties
Slow-roasted pork in Brook
About our Christmas hog roast in Brook
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Brook, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. For lights switch-on evenings and new Year parties, we can cook roast turkey, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Brook, 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.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Label alternatives clearly
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose a hog roast in Brook?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Brook in December: what to know
Brook is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Brook, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Brook Community Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Brook, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the TN25 postcode area. From The Street, Troy Town Lane and Stonebridge or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Brook, we also cover Folly Town (1 mile east), Wye (2 miles north-west), Hinxhill (2 miles south-west), Hastingleigh (2 miles east) and Hassell Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and County Square (3.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Wye School (1.7 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Brook
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, it is dark in Brook by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Brook
How far is Brook from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you come to Brook?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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Also in Brook
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards