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Christmas Party Catering in Key's Green, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Key's Green and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
Book a hog roast in Key's Green
Christmas hog roast in Key's Green, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Key's Green, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and roast turkey, and we are regularly asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and club and society Christmas parties.
Near Key's Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Key's Green
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Hosts in Key's Green book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Chapel Of Ease Of St Luke draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. A lunchtime Christmas party in Key's Green is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and 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.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
What affects the price in Key's Green
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Nearby places to Key's Green
What else we do in Key's Green
Questions from Key's Green
Which station is closest to Key's Green?
Frant station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Key's Green from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Clearance from walls and tents
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Key's Green
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Christmas catering near Key's Green
Key's Green is about 4 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Key's Green. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Frant station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Key's Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN12. Streets in the area include Cryals Road and Beech 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 Lamberhurst Quarter (1 mile south), Petteridge (1 mile north-east), Pembury (2 miles north-west), Matfield (2 miles north-east) and Brenchley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Pembury Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Boys Inn (within half a mile west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away