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Christmas Party Catering in Claygate, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Claygate.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas hog roast for Claygate
Who books Christmas hog roast in Claygate?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Hosts in Claygate book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Margaret can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How our Christmas hog roast works in Claygate
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include christmas lights switch-ons and winter fairs and markets, serving halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling.
Near Claygate, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. A lunchtime Christmas party in Claygate is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Claygate
Do you come out to small places like Claygate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Indoor space for eating
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Festive bookings around Claygate
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Claygate? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Claygate to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Claygate; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the TN12 postcode area. From Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Claygate
Other occasions in Claygate
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Claygate
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards