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Party Hog Roast in Sholden Meadows
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Sholden Meadows.
- Christenings
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Sholden Meadows?
Party hog roast near Sholden Meadows
After a christening near Sholden Meadows, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, and nobody misses the celebration. Whether it is milestone birthdays and back-garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, jacket potatoes and coleslaw for your guests.
Country parties near Sholden Meadows suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Party venues around Sholden Meadows
Sholden Meadows is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Sholden Meadows suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Within reach of Sholden Meadows are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (2.1 miles south-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. If the day starts at Church of St Nicholas, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The coast is within about 2 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Anywhere in CT14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Bargrave Lane, Wyborn Drive and Banks Way, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Sholden Meadows, we also cover Sholden (1 mile east), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (1.5 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Sholden Meadows includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Magnet pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Who books party hog roast in Sholden Meadows?
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Hosts in Sholden Meadows book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming ceremonies
Guests arriving by train should know that Deal station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Questions from Sholden Meadows
Could you cook in Betteshanger Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do children like hog roasts?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you cover Sholden Meadows?
Yes, Sholden Meadows is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Sunset in Sholden Meadows is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. After about 3:50pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A word with the neighbours
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Sholden Meadows
What else we do in Sholden Meadows
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards