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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Abbey Gate, Kent
Corporate hog roast in Abbey Gate: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Corporate hog roast for Abbey Gate
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Abbey Gate
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Abbey Gate, roast through the morning and serve at your lunch break. We are often asked to cater team treats and summer staff parties, with coleslaw, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Rural businesses around Abbey Gate can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. After-work summer events in Abbey Gate have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer and 8:50pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Workplace catering around Abbey Gate
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. We cater staff events of every size in Abbey Gate. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Abbey Gate to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Abbey Gate sits roughly 30 miles from central London. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We bring hog roasts to staff events all over the ME14 and ME16 postcode area. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the M20, Abbey Gate is simple for us to get to. For staff events just outside Abbey Gate, we cover Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (less than half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Abbey Gate include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Occasions we serve in Abbey Gate
We look after serving and clearing, so nobody on your team has to help.
However big or small the event in Abbey Gate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Summer team parties
- Client hospitality
- Launch days
- Family fun days
By road, Abbey Gate is on or near the M20, which makes it easy for us to reach.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Abbey Gate: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Abbey Gate?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls keep service quick.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Where the roaster can go in Abbey Gate
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Someone to meet us at reception
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
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Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
Give us a contact on site for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and usually better value. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away