Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Smallbridge, Kent
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 Smallbridge.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Smallbridge
How our Christmas hog roast works in Smallbridge
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. On the menu are apple sauce, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for christmas family parties and christmas fairs.
In winter near Smallbridge, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, it is dark in Smallbridge 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
FAQs for Smallbridge
Is Smallbridge close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Smallbridge too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
Smallbridge in December: what to know
Smallbridge is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Smallbridge is well within our area for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Margaret draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Smallbridge, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Smallbridge we cover include Broad Ford (1 mile north-east), Goudhurst (1 mile south-east), Hazel Street (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (1 mile north) and Brandfold (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Smallbridge include Bewl Water.
Towns and villages near Smallbridge
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Where the roaster can go in Smallbridge
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Smallbridge
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away