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Christmas Hog Roast in Herne Pound
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Herne Pound.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A hog roast near Herne Pound
Herne Pound questions
Is Herne Pound close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Manor Park Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
About our Christmas hog roast in Herne Pound
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Popular choices include roast turkey, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas markets and sports club Christmas do’s.
In a small place like Herne Pound, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Herne Pound. By about 3:50pm in late December, Herne Pound is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Herne Pound
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Whatever the occasion in Herne Pound, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Office Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas markets
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Wateringbury station is about 2.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Herne Pound hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Christmas parties in Herne Pound: local tips
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Christmas parties in Herne Pound are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Mereworth Community Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at St Lawrence's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in ME18, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away