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Christmas Hog Roast in Southernden
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Southernden and the surrounding area.
- Winter open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive family get-togethers
Planning an event in Southernden?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Southernden
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Southernden. For sports club Christmas do’s and festive open evenings, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, crackling and roast turkey.
In a small place like Southernden, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Southernden
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Southernden questions
Which station is closest to Southernden?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Southernden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Christmas catering near Southernden
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Southernden and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Southernden, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. For Christmas parties just outside Southernden, we cover Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. 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
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In Southernden, December daylight ends around 3:50pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Occasions we serve in Southernden
Rolls suit a mingling party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Southernden:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive open evenings
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Places near Southernden
More for events in Southernden
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away