Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Castle Hill, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Castle Hill and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
Slow-roasted pork in Castle Hill
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
About our Christmas hog roast in Castle Hill
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. For festive family get-togethers and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and roast turkey.
In a small place like Castle Hill, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Castle Hill
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Castle Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast, as long as guests have shelter.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Festive bookings around Castle Hill
Castle Hill is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Castle Hill and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Castle Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Castle Hill; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Crook Road and Pearson's Green Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Palmer's Green (1 mile south-west), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north-west), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Hop Farm Museum (3 miles north) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Castle Hill include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Castle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Castle Hill
What else we do in Castle Hill
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Castle Hill
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Castle Hill?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Here’s what people in Castle Hill most often book a hog roast for:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
A winter fair at a school like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Castle Hill are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away