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Christmas Party Catering in Hadlow, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Hadlow: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
Book a hog roast in Hadlow
About our Christmas hog roast in Hadlow
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Hadlow, from small teams to big crowds. For christmas fairs and new Year parties, we will put together a menu of crackling, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
In winter near Hadlow, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Hadlow. Sunset in Hadlow in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Questions from Hadlow
Is Hadlow too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hadlow?
Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Why choose a hog roast in Hadlow?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hadlow?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Whatever the occasion in Hadlow, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What affects the price in Hadlow
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hadlow
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Indoor space for eating
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count who does not eat pork
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Festive bookings around Hadlow
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Hadlow and nearby, from gardens to fields. Hadlow is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hadlow Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Anywhere in TN11, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on The Square, High Street and Brookfields or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hadlow Tower museum (under half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hadlow include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow College (within half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away