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Christmas Party Catering in Puddledock, Greater London
Christmas hog roast in Puddledock: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas markets
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas family parties
A hog roast near Puddledock
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Puddledock
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Puddledock, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We’re frequently asked to cater end-of-year team celebrations and family Christmas gatherings, with hog roast rolls, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For Christmas parties in Puddledock, the roaster needs a lit, covered spot outdoors, such as a yard, courtyard or garden. In London, access needs planning, as December is busy on the roads. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Puddledock (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Puddledock hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Puddledock is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
FAQs for Puddledock
Which station is closest to Puddledock?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Occasions we serve in Puddledock
It makes a work party feel generous.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Puddledock:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that Edenbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Puddledock comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Puddledock
Other occasions in Puddledock
Christmas catering near Puddledock
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Puddledock. We bring hog roasts to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We cater events right across the region, from Puddledock to London (20 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Holy Trinity Church can book a hog roast stall. Puddledock is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away