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Christmas Hog Roast in Cotman's Ash
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Cotman's Ash? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
Christmas hog roast in Cotman's Ash
Events we cater in Cotman's Ash
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in Cotman's Ash, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Society Christmas socials
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Kemsing station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Cotman's Ash
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Whether it’s winter open days and society Christmas socials, we can cook crackling, roast turkey and hog roast rolls for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Cotman's Ash, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Cotman's Ash
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Cotman's Ash: local tips
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cotman's Ash. Cotman's Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. A winter fair at a school like Kemsing Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Cotman's Ash is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN15. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Cotman's Ash, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Cotman's Ash, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Cotman's Ash
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Cotman's Ash too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away