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Christmas Hog Roast in Cranbrook Common
Christmas hog roast in Cranbrook Common: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast for Cranbrook Common
Christmas hog roast in Cranbrook Common, carved to order
Festive events of all kinds around Cranbrook Common suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. We’re often asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and christmas markets, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
In winter near Cranbrook Common, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
FAQs for Cranbrook Common
Which station is closest to Cranbrook Common?
Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Cranbrook Common in December: what to know
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Cranbrook Common and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Cranbrook School, hot rolls go down well. A Christmas fair at Church of the Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Cranbrook Common is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
- Local pubs include The Bull Public House (0.9 miles south)
Perfect for your Christmas party in Cranbrook Common
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cranbrook Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- December open days
If people are coming by rail, Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Cranbrook Common
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Where the roaster can go in Cranbrook Common
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Cranbrook Common. Sunset in Cranbrook Common in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away