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Christmas Hog Roast for Snoll Hatch
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Snoll Hatch.
- Festive open evenings
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Snoll Hatch
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Snoll Hatch
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For new Year parties and christmas fairs, we can cook roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and apple sauce and more.
For a Christmas party near Snoll Hatch, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Snoll Hatch
How far is Snoll Hatch from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Snoll Hatch too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Snoll Hatch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Snoll Hatch and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book our Christmas party?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label alternatives clearly
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Sunset in Snoll Hatch in late December is 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.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Light by the serving table
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Snoll Hatch
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Snoll Hatch
Also in Snoll Hatch
Perfect for your Christmas party in Snoll Hatch
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Here’s what people in Snoll Hatch most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like East Peckham Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
Snoll Hatch in December: what to know
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Snoll Hatch. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 29 miles away.
If a church like Church of the Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Beltring station, about 1 mile east.
We cater Christmas parties across TN12 and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
A little further out are The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Merry Boys pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away