Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Arpinge, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Arpinge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Thank-you lunches
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Team days and away days
Corporate hog roast for Arpinge
Planning a team lunch in Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Arpinge is well within our area for staff events. Arpinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Arpinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Within reach of Arpinge are historic houses such as Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. Arpinge sits roughly 60 miles from central London, well within our area. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about 3 miles of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We cater staff events across the CT18 postcode area. For staff events just outside Arpinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Arpinge include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Arpinge
Workplaces have rules, and we work to them: access, gas cooking and the cooking area. Pass on your site’s requirements. Typical bookings include team treats and summer staff parties, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
Rural businesses around Arpinge can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, then roast through the morning.
China crockery is available for client events, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Arpinge: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Arpinge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues 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.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you set up in our car park?
Wherever your facilities team agrees, as long as it is outdoors.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What affects the price in Arpinge
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Evening staff events in Arpinge need light after sunset: about 9:15pm in June, 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your staff event in Arpinge
It is quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
People around Arpinge book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Client hospitality
- Away days
- Project wrap-ups
- Family fun days
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and usually better value. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Arpinge
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Arpinge
Other occasions in Arpinge
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A contact on site
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards