For those unable to jet off abroad this year, the heatwave the UK has been experiencing has more than made up for the lack of travelling! With temperatures reaching the high thirties in some parts of the country, Britain has been even hotter than some of the world’s most tropical paradises lately, which has, for many people, been a brilliant excuse to throw a summer party!
Here in Dartford, the Hog Roast Gravesend team has been swamped with bookings lately, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Most recently, we were hired to help Amelia with her mermaid-themed pool party, which provided an afternoon of fun and relaxation for the whole family.
More than seventy people had been invited to this spectacular event, which took place in Amelia’s back garden last weekend. With a full-size outdoor swimming pool to keep the guests cool during the sky-high temperatures and Hog Roast Gravesend providing a Gourmet BBQ Menu for everyone to tuck into, the day couldn’t have gone better!
To make the experience feel more authentic and magical, Amelia had decorated the outdoor space with iridescent balloons, underwater-themed props, and seashells, plus she had filled the swimming pool with mermaid and dolphin inflatables. To top it all off, she had even gone out of her way to hire a mermaid impersonator to keep the guests, particularly the children, entertained. As for the guests, many of them attended the party dressed in mermaid/merman-inspired costumes, which made the event feel more exciting.
While the guests laughed, joked, took a dip in the pool or danced to the blaring music while sipping on cocktails served in coconut cups, Hog Roast Gravesend spent their time busily preparing the food for everyone. This meant grilling our handmade British beef burgers, gourmet sausages, chicken kebabs, meaty marinated spareribs and vegetable skewers on the grill until they were well-smoked and full of flavour.
Our catering manager, Jason, also rustled up some light and leafy salad options, a huge batch of creamy coleslaw and a mixture of sweet potato and regular fries, which couldn’t have gone down better with the guests! With something suitable for guests of all ages and diets, Amelia couldn’t have hoped for better, and she and her guests were over the moon with Hog Roast Gravesend’s impeccable service.