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Party Hog Roast in Shelvin
Party hog roast in Shelvin: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Engagement celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Shelvin
How we price a hog roast for your party
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Site access
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 to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
About our party hog roast in Shelvin
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Shelvin suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include crackling, coleslaw and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for retirement parties and christenings and naming days.
In a small place like Shelvin, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Events we cater in Shelvin
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
In Shelvin and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. A summer party in Shelvin stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
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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Why choose a hog roast in Shelvin?
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
For event organisers in Shelvin
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A heads-up for next door
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shelvin
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Hosting a hog roast party in Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater parties of every size in Shelvin. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Martin followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Among the historic houses close to Shelvin are Acrise Place (4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Shelvin is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For parties in CT4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a party in a garden on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For parties just outside Shelvin, we cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
FAQs for Shelvin
How far is Shelvin from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Shelvin?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you cover Shelvin?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do children like hog roasts?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away