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Party Hog Roast for Snowdown
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Snowdown.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a hog roast in Snowdown
About our party hog roast in Snowdown
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. We serve apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for summer parties in the garden and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays.
Country parties near Snowdown suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Snowdown parties: what to know
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Snowdown. Snowdown is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Snowdown station is in Snowdown itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Snowdown, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the CT15 postcode area. Local streets include The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For parties just outside Snowdown, we cover 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Why choose party hog roast in Snowdown?
Children usually love it, with chicken as a backup.
Whatever the occasion in Snowdown, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Reunions
- Naming ceremonies
If the day starts at St Peter, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
Where the roaster can go in Snowdown
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A spot well away from the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Snowdown
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for your party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. 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?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Snowdown questions
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Snowdown?
Snowdown has its own station: Snowdown station.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What about the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
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The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Snowdown, 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.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards