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Christmas Hog Roast for Chiddingstone Hoath
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chiddingstone Hoath? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
Christmas hog roast in Chiddingstone Hoath
Christmas hog roast in Chiddingstone Hoath, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Typical bookings include sports club Christmas do’s and end-of-year team celebrations, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and roast turkey.
Near Chiddingstone Hoath, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. A lunchtime Christmas party in Chiddingstone Hoath is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Events we cater in Chiddingstone Hoath
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
However big or small the event in Chiddingstone Hoath, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Common questions in Chiddingstone Hoath
Is Chiddingstone Hoath too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Chiddingstone Hoath
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Chiddingstone Hoath in December: what to know
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chiddingstone Hoath? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Chiddingstone Hoath to London (25 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chiddingstone Hoath, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in TN8, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Chiddingstone Hoath, we also cover Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Chiddingstone Hoath include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rock Public House (within half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Chiddingstone Hoath
More for events in Chiddingstone Hoath
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards