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Christmas Hog Roast in Poundsbridge
Christmas hog roast in Poundsbridge: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Winter open days
- Winter fairs and markets
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Poundsbridge?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Poundsbridge
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. For christmas family parties and christmas markets, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey for your guests.
Near Poundsbridge, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, it’s dark in Poundsbridge by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is 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
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Questions from Poundsbridge
Is Poundsbridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Poundsbridge from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Poundsbridge?
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Here’s what people in Poundsbridge most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- December open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Christmas fairs at a church such as All Souls Chapel can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Towns and villages near Poundsbridge
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Request gluten-free rolls
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Planning a Christmas party in Poundsbridge
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Poundsbridge and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Poundsbridge to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Anywhere in TN11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (0.9 miles east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards