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Hog Roast for Events for Snodland
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Snodland.
- Car and steam shows
- Horse and dog shows
- Food and music festivals
Book a hog roast in Snodland
Hog roast for events in Snodland, slow-roasted on site
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast. For tournaments and sports days and village fêtes, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Snodland are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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Why choose hog roast for events in Snodland?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Snodland, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Church and village fêtes
- Town and village days
- Tournaments and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of the New Jerusalem? A hog roast draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-May events in Snodland have light until about 8:50pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Snodland
Snodland is about 4 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Snodland. Snodland is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Snodland station serves Snodland directly. An event in Holborough Marshes means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
We cater events across ME6 and ME19 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hammonds Square, High Street and Bingley Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Snodland include the A228, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring hog roasts to events in Holborough (1 mile north-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile west), Lunsford (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-east) and New Hythe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Snodland includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Holmesdale School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (under half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
What affects the price in Snodland
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Details of what the event requires
- A queuing area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
Common questions in Snodland
Is Snodland close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away