Kent · England
Christmas Hog Roast in The Moor
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across The Moor and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in The Moor
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By about 3:55pm in late December, The Moor is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
Christmas hog roast in The Moor, carved to order
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 The Moor. For winter open days and end-of-year team celebrations, we can cook roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
In winter near The Moor, we need firm ground and light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Nearby places to The Moor
Also in The Moor
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Count who does not eat pork
- Label alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Festive bookings around The Moor
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to The Moor for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Marlborough House School, hot rolls go down well. A Christmas fair at Church of St Laurence is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of The Moor; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your Christmas party is on The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside The Moor, we also cover Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Local schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eight Bells Hotel (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for The Moor
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is The Moor from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- 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.
On the menu in The Moor
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Perfect for your Christmas party in The Moor
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
However big or small the event in The Moor, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas markets
- Winter open days
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Etchingham station, about 3.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards