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Christmas Party Catering in Horsmonden, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Horsmonden.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Horsmonden
Christmas hog roast in Horsmonden, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We serve halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for december open days and staff Christmas do’s.
In a small place like Horsmonden, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Horsmonden: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Horsmonden from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, it is dark in Horsmonden by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Why choose a hog roast in Horsmonden?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Horsmonden hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Horsmonden
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Horsmonden. Typical bookings include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
A winter fair at a school like Horsmonden Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Festive bookings around Horsmonden
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Horsmonden book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Horsmonden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Horsmonden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Highwayman pub (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
Also near Horsmonden
Also in Horsmonden
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards