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Christmas Party Catering in Temple Hill, Kent
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Temple Hill. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive family get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Temple Hill
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Temple Hill
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include roast turkey, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and christmas family parties.
In Temple Hill, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Light by the serving table
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Nearby places to Temple Hill
Other occasions in Temple Hill
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Temple Hill
Can you do a hog roast in Central Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Temple Hill?
Temple Hill has its own station: Dartford station.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Temple Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
What affects the price in Temple Hill
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Temple Hill
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Temple Hill in December: what to know
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. Hosts in Temple Hill book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Temple Hill Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The A226 make Temple Hill easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of DA1, DA2 and DA5 and the streets around it. Local streets include Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Temple Hill include the A226, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. For Christmas parties just outside Temple Hill, we cover Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Dartford Library (0.5 miles south-west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include The Leigh UTC (0.7 miles north) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hufflers Arms (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.7 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Temple Hill
It makes a work party feel generous.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Temple Hill, such as:
- Christmas markets
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that there is a station right in Temple Hill: Dartford station.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. With sunset at about 3:50pm in December, most Christmas parties in Temple Hill are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away