Kent · England
Christmas Party Catering in Snowdown, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Snowdown? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- December open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Snowdown
About our Christmas hog roast in Snowdown
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for year-end thank-yous and family Christmas gatherings.
Near Snowdown, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Snowdown in December: what to know
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater Christmas parties across Snowdown and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Snowdown to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Peter can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, suit a hog roast. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Snowdown; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Occasions we serve in Snowdown
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Here’s what people in Snowdown most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter open days
Train travellers will want to know that Snowdown has its own station, Snowdown station.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
Towns and villages near Snowdown
Other occasions in Snowdown
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Snowdown
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Snowdown
How far is Snowdown from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you cover Snowdown?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Snowdown and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
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)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-December sunset in Snowdown comes at about 3:50pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards