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Christmas Party Catering in The Platt, Kent
Christmas hog roast in The Platt: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in The Platt
How our Christmas hog roast works in The Platt
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. For christmas fairs and end-of-year team celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast turkey.
In a small place like The Platt, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why The Platt hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Places near The Platt
Other occasions in The Platt
Perfect for your Christmas party in The Platt
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in The Platt. Here are some of the most popular:
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
- Winter open days
Train travellers will want to know that Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
The Platt questions
How far is The Platt from London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to The Platt?
Frant station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you cater in The Platt?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including The Platt and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Label alternatives clearly
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
China crockery is available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Christmas parties in The Platt: local tips
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. The Platt is well within our area for Christmas parties. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from The Platt to Brighton (25 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Frant Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Alban can book a hog roast stall. The Platt is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For Christmas parties just outside The Platt, we cover Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in The Platt are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards