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Christmas Hog Roast in Marlpit Hill
Christmas hog roast in Marlpit Hill: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Marlpit Hill
About our Christmas hog roast in Marlpit Hill
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. Whether it’s christmas fairs and festive open evenings, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast turkey for your guests.
Near Marlpit Hill, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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Other occasions in Marlpit Hill
Who books Christmas hog roast in Marlpit Hill?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
However big or small the event in Marlpit Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- December open days
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning a Christmas party in Marlpit Hill
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Hosts in Marlpit Hill book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Marlpit Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Marlpit Hill to London (21 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Edenbridge station is in Marlpit Hill itself. A winter fair at a school like Edenbridge Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Marlpit Hill, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Marlpit Hill, we also cover Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
Marlpit Hill questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Marlpit Hill?
Edenbridge station, in Marlpit Hill itself.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
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. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Marlpit Hill
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Parking near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Marlpit Hill, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, 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 pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards