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Christmas Hog Roast in Devil's Den
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 Devil's Den.
- December open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast for Devil's Den
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
About our Christmas hog roast in Devil's Den
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Devil's Den, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Typical bookings include winter open days and christmas markets, with roast turkey, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near Devil's Den, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. 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.
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Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What affects the price in Devil's Den
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Sunset in Devil's Den in late December is about 3:50pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas parties in Devil's Den: local tips
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Devil's Den. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Devil's Den to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Devil's Den is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Devil's Den
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Devil's Den
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 Devil's Den close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Occasions we serve in Devil's Den
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Devil's Den and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Office Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards