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Christmas Hog Roast for Rolvenden Layne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Rolvenden Layne.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas family parties
- Late-night shopping events
Planning an event in Rolvenden Layne?
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Rolvenden Layne
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. On the menu are hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater festive family get-togethers and staff Christmas do’s.
In a small place like Rolvenden Layne, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Occasions we serve in Rolvenden Layne
It makes a work party feel generous.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Rolvenden Layne, such as:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Rolvenden Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Parking near the cooking area
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Questions from Rolvenden Layne
Is Rolvenden Layne close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater in Rolvenden Layne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rolvenden Layne and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Rolvenden Layne in December: what to know
Rolvenden Layne is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Christmas parties in Rolvenden Layne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Rolvenden Layne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Rolvenden Layne to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Parish Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Rolvenden Layne is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over TN17 and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Maytham Road, Frensham Road and Winser Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Rolvenden (1 mile north-west), Strood (1 mile north), West Cross (1 mile north-west), Newenden (2 miles south-west) and Small Hythe (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north), Kennington (14 miles north-east) and New Romney (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The C.M Booth Collection (0.9 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Rolvenden Layne includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Sunset in Rolvenden Layne in late December is about 3:50pm, 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.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards