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Christmas Hog Roast in Leybourne
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Leybourne.
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Christmas hog roast in Leybourne
How our Christmas hog roast works in Leybourne
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and work Christmas parties.
For a Christmas party near Leybourne, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Leybourne in December: what to know
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Leybourne and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Leybourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Leybourne to London (about 26 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If people are coming by rail, West Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Christmas parties anywhere in ME19 and ME20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Leybourne, we also cover Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Leybourne includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Malling School (0.8 miles south) and The Malling School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.7 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Leybourne?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Leybourne hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Leybourne, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Leybourne
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Leybourne?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Leybourne:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lunsford Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Leybourne: your questions answered
Is Leybourne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Leybourne?
West Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards