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Christmas Hog Roast for Mott's Mill
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Mott's Mill.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- New Year parties
A hog roast near Mott's Mill
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Christmas hog roast in Mott's Mill, carved to order
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Mott's Mill suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We are often asked to cater winter open days and christmas lights switch-ons, serving rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In winter near Mott's Mill, we need firm ground and light. 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.
Planning a Christmas party in Mott's Mill
Mott's Mill is about 3 miles north of Crowborough, in Kent. Mott's Mill and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Mott's Mill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Mott's Mill to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Mott's Mill is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Mott's Mill, we also cover Boarshead (2 miles south), Friar's Gate (2 miles south-west), Marden's Hill (2 miles south-west), Steel Cross (2 miles south) and Crowborough (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-east), Southborough (6 miles north-east) and Edenbridge (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Bolebroke Castle (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
Give us a contact for the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Christmas parties in Mott's Mill are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Mott's Mill
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot food wins in winter. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Mott's Mill
Is Mott's Mill close to London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Mott's Mill?
Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you cover Mott's Mill?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Events we cater in Mott's Mill
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open evenings
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
If people are coming by rail, Eridge station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away