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Christmas Hog Roast for Standen
Christmas hog roast in Standen: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive family get-togethers
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
A hog roast near Standen
Events we cater in Standen
It makes a work party feel generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Standen and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter open days
Train travellers will want to know that Headcorn station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Standen
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. On the menu are roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater boxing Day and New Year gatherings and family Christmas gatherings.
In winter near Standen, we need firm ground and light. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or TN27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Festive bookings around Standen
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Standen for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Standen is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Standen; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN27. From Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By about 3:50pm in late December, Standen is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Standen questions
How far is Standen from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Where the roaster can go in Standen
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A short route for our equipment
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards