Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Horton Kirby, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Horton Kirby? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Horton Kirby
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
About our Christmas hog roast in Horton Kirby
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, crackling and roast turkey, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive family get-togethers and club and society Christmas parties.
In a small place like Horton Kirby, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Places near Horton Kirby
Other occasions in Horton Kirby
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
Events we cater in Horton Kirby
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Horton Kirby:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- Christmas family parties
A Christmas fair at The Parish Church of Saint Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Horton Kirby in December: what to know
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Christmas parties in Horton Kirby are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For colleagues travelling by train, Farningham Road station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Horton Kirby; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the DA4 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile west)
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas parties in Horton Kirby are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:50pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a plated turkey 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Horton Kirby
Is Horton Kirby too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Horton Kirby close to London?
About 16 miles from central London.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away