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Christmas Party Catering in Cobham, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Cobham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter open days
Book a hog roast in Cobham
Christmas hog roast in Cobham, carved to order
Fridays in December go first, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. Whether it is year-end thank-yous and staff Christmas do’s, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and roast turkey for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Cobham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Cobham?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
In Cobham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A lit route to the food
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Cobham
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cobham
How far is Cobham from London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Cobham?
The closest is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Nearby places to Cobham
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How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Christmas parties in Cobham are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Christmas catering near Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Hosts in Cobham book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Cobham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Cobham Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If a church like Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Christmas parties anywhere in DA12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Cobham, we cover Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cobham includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Cobham include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
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.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards