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Christmas Hog Roast for Knatts Valley
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Knatts Valley.
- Christmas fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Knatts Valley
Christmas hog roast in Knatts Valley, slow-roasted on site
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it’s between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and end-of-term celebrations, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and halloumi skewers.
For a Christmas party near Knatts Valley, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Knatts Valley
Also in Knatts Valley
Knatts Valley in December: what to know
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your Christmas party is in Knatts Valley, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Knatts Valley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Knatts Valley to London (about 19 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Kemsing station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Knatts Valley; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area. From Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Sunset in Knatts Valley in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough 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.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Knatts Valley: your questions answered
Is Knatts Valley close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Knatts Valley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens if it is dark?
It gets dark early, so we will sort lighting together.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you come to Knatts Valley?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards