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Christmas Hog Roast in Fordcombe
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Fordcombe and the surrounding area.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Fordcombe
How our Christmas hog roast works in Fordcombe
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Fordcombe, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We are frequently asked to cater december open days and new Year parties, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
For a Christmas party near Fordcombe, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A lit route to the food
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Planning a Christmas party in Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Fordcombe, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Fordcombe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Fordcombe to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Fordcombe is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Fordcombe we cover include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Fordcombe includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Chafford Arms (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Fordcombe
Is Fordcombe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Fordcombe from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
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 don’t offer halal meat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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.
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Why choose a hog roast in Fordcombe?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Fordcombe hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How many people are eating
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Roast turkey can be added.
Events we cater in Fordcombe
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Hosts in Fordcombe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
Train travellers will want to know that Ashurst Kent station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Fordcombe are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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