Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Chipstead, Kent
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Chipstead.
- Christmas fairs
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
A hog roast near Chipstead
Christmas hog roast in Chipstead, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. For christmas lights switch-ons and december open days, we will put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Chipstead, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Where the roaster can go in Chipstead
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A lit route to the food
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Chipstead are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Chipstead
Do you come out to small places like Chipstead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What affects the price in Chipstead
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Chipstead
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Hosts in Chipstead book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- December open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Chipstead
What else we do in Chipstead
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Chipstead in December: what to know
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Christmas parties in Chipstead, as well as the surrounding area. Chipstead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Chipstead to London (about 18 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Chapel of the Good Shepherd can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Amherst School, suit a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chipstead; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN13 and TN14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Chipstead, we also cover Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Trinity School (0.9 miles east) and Combe Bank School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bricklayers Arms (within half a mile west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards