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Christmas Hog Roast for Kippington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Kippington.
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Kippington?
About our Christmas hog roast in Kippington
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Kippington. On the menu are roast turkey, crackling and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater work Christmas parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
Around Kippington, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Vehicle access close by
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Kippington, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Who books Christmas hog roast in Kippington?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Kippington. Typical bookings include:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas markets
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
Christmas catering near Kippington
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Kippington and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Kippington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Kippington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode area. Streets in the area include Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Kippington, we also cover Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
Give us a contact for the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
Kippington questions
Which station is closest to Kippington?
Sevenoaks station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: turkey and pork together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards