Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Riseden
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Riseden. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Riseden?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Riseden
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We’re frequently asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and year-end thank-yous, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
For a Christmas party near Riseden, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
Riseden questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Riseden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is normally fine with the venue’s agreement.
Riseden in December: what to know
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Riseden, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Riseden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Other places close to Riseden we cover include Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Riseden includes Bewl Water.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Riseden?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
In Riseden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- New Year parties
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Christ Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
Places near Riseden
Other occasions in Riseden
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Riseden
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party. By about 3:55pm in late December, Riseden is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away