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Party Hog Roast for Coldred
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Coldred? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Retirement parties
- Street parties
- Milestone birthdays
Party hog roast in Coldred
How our party hog roast works in Coldred
In Coldred, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. Whether it is close and cul-de-sac parties and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Coldred, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A heads-up for next door
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Coldred: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Coldred?
Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will tell you if it works.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Hosting a hog roast party in Coldred
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Coldred and its neighbours for parties. Coldred is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Coldred to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Within reach of Coldred are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coldred, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Wherever your party is in CT15, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Coldred, we also cover Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Coldred includes Dover Western Heights.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Coldred
Other occasions in Coldred
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Coldred
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Coldred, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Events we cater in Coldred
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Hosts in Coldred book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
A christening at Church of St Pancras followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away