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Christmas Hog Roast in Marden Beech
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Marden Beech.
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
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Christmas parties in Marden Beech: local tips
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Marden Beech, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Marden Beech to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Marden station is about 1.1 miles away. A Christmas fair at St Michael and All Angels Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Marden Beech; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. For Christmas parties just outside Marden Beech, we cover Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
How our Christmas hog roast works in Marden Beech
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We serve apple sauce, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we’re often booked for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas lights switch-ons.
Near Marden Beech, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label alternatives clearly
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas parties in Marden Beech are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
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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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Marden Beech?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Marden Beech, such as:
- Christmas markets
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Marden Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Marden Beech
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Marden Beech from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
What happens if it is dark?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Where the roaster can go in Marden Beech
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
What affects the price in Marden Beech
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. 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’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away