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Christmas Hog Roast in Burlings
Christmas hog roast in Burlings: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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Slow-roasted pork in Burlings
About our Christmas hog roast in Burlings
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. We’re often asked to cater festive open evenings and end-of-year team celebrations, with roast potatoes, crackling and apple sauce.
In a small place like Burlings, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Christmas parties in Burlings: local tips
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Burlings. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Burlings to London (about 15 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Katharine's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burlings, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Vehicle access close by
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Burlings
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
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, with everything listed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Burlings, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Burlings?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Burlings and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Charles Darwin School, hot rolls go down well.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Burlings
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Burlings too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away