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Christmas Party Catering in Little Conghurst, Kent
Christmas hog roast in Little Conghurst: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter fairs and markets
Christmas hog roast in Little Conghurst
Christmas hog roast in Little Conghurst, slow-roasted on site
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. For lights switch-on evenings and winter fairs and markets, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Little Conghurst, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Little Conghurst
Also in Little Conghurst
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Christmas parties in Little Conghurst: local tips
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Little Conghurst suit a hog roast. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of All Saints can book a hog roast stall. Little Conghurst 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.
Anywhere in TN18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Oak And Ivy Public House (0.6 miles north)
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, it’s dark in Little Conghurst by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
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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Questions from Little Conghurst
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Little Conghurst
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Little Conghurst:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Time on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards