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Christmas Party Catering in Marden Thorn, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Marden Thorn? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Year-end thank-yous
Christmas hog roast for Marden Thorn
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Christmas hog roast in Marden Thorn, carved to order
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. Whether it’s december open days and club and society Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast turkey for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Marden Thorn, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Vehicle access close by
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We pack up whatever the weather.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Questions from Marden Thorn
Is Marden Thorn too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Marden Thorn?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is typically fine with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Marden Thorn, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Marden Thorn
Other occasions in Marden Thorn
Festive bookings around Marden Thorn
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Marden Thorn book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Marden Thorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Marden Thorn is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
Occasions we serve in Marden Thorn
Rolls suit a mingling party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Marden Thorn and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas do’s
Train travellers will want to know that Marden station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards