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Christmas Party Catering in Plaxtol, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Plaxtol? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near Plaxtol
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Plaxtol
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Whether it’s boxing Day and New Year gatherings and winter fairs and markets, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and crackling and more.
For a Christmas party near Plaxtol, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Plaxtol hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A short route for our equipment
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Festive bookings around Plaxtol
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Plaxtol. Plaxtol is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. A Christmas fair at Plaxtol Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Plaxtol is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across TN15 and the streets around it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Plaxtol, we also cover Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.7 miles south)
Plaxtol questions
How far is Plaxtol from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Plaxtol too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
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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 you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By about 3:55pm in late December, Plaxtol is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards