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Christmas Hog Roast for Hildenborough
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Hildenborough and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter open days
Planning an event in Hildenborough?
Hildenborough in December: what to know
Hildenborough is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Hosts in Hildenborough book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Hildenborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, Hildenborough station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station. With the B245 nearby, December journeys to Hildenborough are straightforward.
For Christmas parties in TN11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Church Road, London Road and Mount Pleasant; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Hildenborough sits on or near the B245, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Stocks Green (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (1 mile north-east) and Budds (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (8 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Milne Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hilden Grange School (1.5 miles south-east) and Hugh Christie Technology College (1.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Dutchman Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Hildenborough
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who do not eat pork. On the menu are apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast turkey, and we’re regularly asked to cater late-night shopping events and christmas markets.
In a small place like Hildenborough, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Vehicle access close by
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hildenborough
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Hildenborough hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By about 3:55pm in late December, Hildenborough is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Questions from Hildenborough
How far is Hildenborough from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Hildenborough?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
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 confirm the space with your quote.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards