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Christmas Party Catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Hawkenbury.
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-year team celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Hawkenbury
Christmas hog roast in Hawkenbury, carved to order
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Hawkenbury. We are often asked to cater new Year parties and club and society Christmas parties, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and roast turkey.
In a small place like Hawkenbury, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Also near Hawkenbury
Also in Hawkenbury
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Roast turkey can be added.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas catering near Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hawkenbury and the surrounding area. Hawkenbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hawkenbury to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Hawkenbury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hawkenbury
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hawkenbury?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By about 3:50pm in late December, Hawkenbury is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hawkenbury
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hawkenbury:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards