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Christmas Hog Roast for Eynsford
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Eynsford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Eynsford
About our Christmas hog roast in Eynsford
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Typical bookings include festive open evenings and christmas lights switch-ons, with crackling, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Eynsford, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. A lunchtime Christmas party in Eynsford is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Eynsford in December: what to know
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Eynsford, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of Saint Martin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Eynsford is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in DA4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Eynsford, we cover Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (less than half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find The Warren.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (less than half a mile west)
What affects the price in Eynsford
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- Parking near the cooking area
- 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 before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
Eynsford: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Eynsford?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Eynsford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Eynsford
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
In Eynsford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like The Anthony Roper Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away