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Christmas Hog Roast for Sandhurst Cross
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Sandhurst Cross.
- December open days
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Sandhurst Cross
How our Christmas hog roast works in Sandhurst Cross
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Sandhurst Cross: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. We serve roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and festive open evenings.
In a small place like Sandhurst Cross, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Sandhurst Cross are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Sandhurst Cross
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Sandhurst Cross questions
Is Sandhurst Cross 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.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Sandhurst Cross
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Sandhurst Cross, such as:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive family get-togethers
- December open days
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Sandhurst Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Sandhurst Cross
Other occasions in Sandhurst Cross
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station.
Planning a Christmas party in Sandhurst Cross
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Christmas parties in Sandhurst Cross are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Robertsbridge station is about 4.3 miles away. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Nicholas can book a hog roast stall. Sandhurst Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Sandhurst Cross, we cover Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Bodiam Manor School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Old Tavern (under half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
China crockery is available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards