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Christmas Hog Roast in Snargate
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Snargate and the surrounding area.
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Snargate
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Snargate
Do you come out to small places like Snargate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Snargate?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Snargate
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so get in touch as soon as you know your date. Whether it’s society Christmas socials and family Christmas gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
For a Christmas party near Snargate, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a hog roast in Snargate?
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Festive bookings around Snargate
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Snargate and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Snargate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Snargate to Canterbury (21 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
We cater Christmas parties across the TN29 postcode area. Local streets include Short Lane and Snargate Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Snargate, we cover Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Snargate includes Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In December, it’s dark in Snargate by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Events we cater in Snargate
Rolls suit a mingling party.
However big or small the event in Snargate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Festive family get-togethers
- December open days
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
A Christmas fair at Church of St Dunstan is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away