Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Bedgebury Cross
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in Bedgebury Cross.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirements and long-service awards
Planning an event in Bedgebury Cross?
Planning a team lunch in Bedgebury Cross
Bedgebury Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bedgebury Cross is well within our area for staff events. Bedgebury Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Central London is about 37 miles from Bedgebury Cross. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We cater staff events across TN17. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Bedgebury Road and Lady Oak Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Riseden (1 mile north-west), Kilndown (1 mile west), Stonecrouch (2 miles south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
How our corporate hog roast works in Bedgebury Cross
Workplaces have rules, and we work to them: access, gas cooking and the cooking area. Tell us what your facilities team needs. For long-service celebrations and staff summer days, we can cook salads, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls.
For farms and rural sites near Bedgebury Cross, we can cook in the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Bedgebury Cross
It’s quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Bedgebury Cross, such as:
- Team days and away days
- Staff summer days
- Launch days
- Open days and family days
Among the historic houses close to Bedgebury Cross are Scotney Castle (1.8 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Nearby places to Bedgebury Cross
Also in Bedgebury Cross
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwich platters, hot carved pork feels much more special. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Afterwards we tidy up, and leave the site clean.
Add rotisserie chicken or lamb for choice.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your staff will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. If your staff event in Bedgebury Cross runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:15pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for staff who do not eat pork.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
What affects the price in Bedgebury Cross
Each price is built from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Site access
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Bedgebury Cross
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Shelter for the team
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Common questions in Bedgebury Cross
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bedgebury Cross close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
Give us your break time and numbers and we’ll make it work.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cover Bedgebury Cross?
Yes, Bedgebury Cross is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away