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Christmas Hog Roast in Penshurst
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Penshurst.
- Winter open days
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Penshurst
How our Christmas hog roast works in Penshurst
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Penshurst, from small teams to big crowds. For work Christmas parties and winter fairs and markets, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and crackling for your guests.
Near Penshurst, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Penshurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Penshurst?
Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
How far is Penshurst from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. A lunchtime Christmas party in Penshurst is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Penshurst
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Penshurst?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Penshurst most frequently book a hog roast for:
- December open days
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
A winter fair at a school like Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Penshurst hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas catering near Penshurst
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Penshurst? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist can book a hog roast stall. Train travellers will want to know that Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
For Christmas parties in TN11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For Christmas parties just outside Penshurst, we cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Leicester Arms Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away