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Christmas Party Catering in Palmer's Green, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Palmer's Green and the surrounding area.
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas hog roast in Palmer's Green
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Christmas hog roast in Palmer's Green, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Palmer's Green. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for winter open days and christmas fairs.
In winter near Palmer's Green, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By about 3:55pm in late December, Palmer's Green is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Palmer's Green
Is Palmer's Green close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Palmer's Green?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
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.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Palmer's Green, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Christmas parties in Palmer's Green: local tips
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Christmas parties in Palmer's Green are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Palmer's Green to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Paddock Wood station is about 2.3 miles away. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of All Saints draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Palmer's Green, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
For Christmas parties in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Palmer's Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Halfway House Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A lit route to the food
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Palmer's Green
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Perfect for your Christmas party in Palmer's Green
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Staff Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Places near Palmer's Green
More for events in Palmer's Green
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards