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Christmas Hog Roast in Mowshurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Mowshurst.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
Planning an event in Mowshurst?
Christmas hog roast in Mowshurst, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive open evenings and family Christmas gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Mowshurst, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Mowshurst in December: what to know
Mowshurst is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Mowshurst, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Mowshurst to London (21 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Edenbridge Primary School, hot rolls go down well. A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Mowshurst is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in TN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Marlpit Hill (1 mile west), Edenbridge (1 mile south-west), Pootings (1 mile north), Four Elms (1 mile north-east) and Troy Town (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.3 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Mowshurst
Is Mowshurst too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Mowshurst?
Edenbridge station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In December, it is dark in Mowshurst by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Who books Christmas hog roast in Mowshurst?
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Hosts in Mowshurst book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, Edenbridge station is about 0.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away