Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Greatness
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Greatness and the surrounding area.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
Slow-roasted pork in Greatness
Christmas hog roast in Greatness, carved to order
Festive events of all kinds around Greatness suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for december open days and staff Christmas do’s.
At a festive party in Greatness, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Christmas catering near Greatness
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Greatness? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Greatness to London (about 19 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Greatness has its own station, Bat & Ball station. A Christmas fair at St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Greatness is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN13, TN14 and TN15 and the streets around it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Greatness include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Bat and Ball pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Greatness?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Hosts in Greatness book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Lights switch-on evenings
- December open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A winter fair at a school like St John's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in Greatness
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Greatness
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
FAQs for Greatness
Could you cook in Montreal Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Greatness?
Bat & Ball station, in Greatness itself.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
What affects the price in Greatness
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Greatness are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Greatness
More for events in Greatness
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards