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Christmas Hog Roast in Headcorn
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Headcorn.
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast in Headcorn
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Label alternatives clearly
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Headcorn
For a work Christmas party in Headcorn, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Whether it is festive family get-togethers and winter open days, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
In Headcorn, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A lit route to the food
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Indoor space for eating
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Headcorn
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Headcorn
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Christmas catering near Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Headcorn, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Headcorn to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Headcorn has its own station, Headcorn station. If a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Headcorn, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Headcorn, we also cover Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (under half a mile south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Headcorn?
It makes a work party feel generous.
In Headcorn and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Late-night shopping events
A winter fair at a school like Headcorn Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Headcorn
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Headcorn from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Headcorn are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards