Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Hawkenbury and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Hawkenbury
Christmas hog roast in Hawkenbury, slow-roasted on site
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We are frequently asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and end-of-term celebrations, with apple sauce, roast potatoes and crackling.
In Hawkenbury, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- 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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
A hog roast or other catering?
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Christmas parties in Hawkenbury are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Hawkenbury
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Whatever the occasion in Hawkenbury, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- Winter fairs and markets
A winter fair at a school like Claremont Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Common questions in Hawkenbury
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Dunorlan Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Christmas catering near Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Hawkenbury and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hawkenbury to Brighton (27 miles away).
If a church like St Peter's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Hawkenbury is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN2 and TN1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Hawkenbury, we cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hawkenbury include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hawkenbury pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Hawkenbury
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Towns and villages near Hawkenbury
Also in Hawkenbury
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards