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Christmas Hog Roast for Horden
Christmas hog roast in Horden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Horden
Christmas hog roast in Horden, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. On the menu are hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for december open days and christmas family parties.
In a small place like Horden, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, with the pork and crackling too.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Horden
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Horden
What else we do in Horden
Horden in December: what to know
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horden and the surrounding area. Horden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Horden to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Marden station is about 2.9 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Horden; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in TN17 and TN12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hill Top and Husheath Hill, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Horden, we also cover Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Horden are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
FAQs for Horden
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.
Can you do a hog roast in The Gill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Light by the serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Horden
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away