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Christmas Hog Roast for Swattenden
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Swattenden. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- December open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Book a hog roast in Swattenden
What affects the price in Swattenden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Swattenden
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Swattenden, slow-roasted on site
Festive events of all kinds around Swattenden suit a hog roast. We serve roast potatoes, apple sauce and crackling, and we’re often booked for society Christmas socials and festive open evenings.
In a small place like Swattenden, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Swattenden?
It makes a work party feel generous.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
If a church like Congregational Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Festive bookings around Swattenden
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Christmas parties in Swattenden are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Swattenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Swattenden to Canterbury (28 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Cranbrook School, hot rolls go down well. Swattenden is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across TN17. Other places close to Swattenden we cover include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor (0.9 miles north)
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In December, it is dark in Swattenden by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
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Common questions in Swattenden
Could you cook in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is typically fine with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away