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Christmas Hog Roast for Maplescombe
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Maplescombe? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Christmas markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
A hog roast near Maplescombe
About our Christmas hog roast in Maplescombe
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Maplescombe. Typical bookings include society Christmas socials and winter open days, serving rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
In a small place like Maplescombe, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. A lunchtime Christmas party in Maplescombe is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Events we cater in Maplescombe
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
However big or small the event in Maplescombe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
- Office Christmas parties
- New Year parties
For colleagues travelling by train, Eynsford station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
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- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
What affects the price in Maplescombe
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Maplescombe
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
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Maplescombe questions
What’s the nearest station to Maplescombe?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Vehicle access close by
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a Christmas party in Maplescombe
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Maplescombe? We can help. Maplescombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 18 miles away.
Maplescombe is within about 3 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 DA4 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards