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Christmas Party Catering in Ightham, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Ightham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- December open days
Christmas hog roast in Ightham
How our Christmas hog roast works in Ightham
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We will need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include winter fairs and markets and end-of-term celebrations, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a Christmas party near Ightham, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Roast turkey can be added.
Where the roaster can go in Ightham
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close by
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ightham
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Christmas parties in Ightham: local tips
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Ightham. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ightham to London (22 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ightham Primary School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Peter can book a hog roast stall. Ightham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old House (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Ightham
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Also in Ightham
Events we cater in Ightham
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Here’s what people in Ightham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas family parties
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
For colleagues travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ightham
Can you do a hog roast in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can normally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Ightham comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away