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Christmas Party Catering in Lamberhurst, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lamberhurst and the surrounding area.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
Book a hog roast in Lamberhurst
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Lamberhurst
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. We’re frequently asked to cater winter open days and end-of-term celebrations, with apple sauce, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Near Lamberhurst, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Lamberhurst in December: what to know
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Lamberhurst book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Lamberhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN3 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Lamberhurst, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Lamberhurst include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Lamberhurst
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Lamberhurst
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lamberhurst, including:
- December open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Family Christmas gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Sunset in Lamberhurst 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.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lamberhurst, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lamberhurst
How far is Lamberhurst from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Lamberhurst?
Wadhurst station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
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.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards