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Corporate Hog Roast for Bicknor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Bicknor and the surrounding area.
- Family fun days
- Long-service celebrations
- Launch days
Corporate hog roast in Bicknor
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bicknor
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How our corporate hog roast works in Bicknor
A hog roast brings lunch to the workplace. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Bicknor, roast through the morning and serve at your lunch break. Popular choices include crackling, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for away days and site openings.
Rural businesses around Bicknor can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Daytime open days in Bicknor are rarely affected by light, though in winter it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We leave the site clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bicknor, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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.
Towns and villages near Bicknor
What else we do in Bicknor
Why choose a hog roast in Bicknor?
If it is for clients, choose china, sides and lamb or chicken for a more polished feel. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Bicknor hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve on time, keeping the queue moving.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days and we’ll fit in.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Bicknor
What’s the nearest station to Bicknor?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Bicknor?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater in Bicknor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bicknor and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Business events near Bicknor
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bicknor is well within our area for staff events and the places nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Bicknor to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west. Bicknor sits roughly 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many staff. If your venue is just outside Bicknor, we also cover Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Bicknor includes Detling Hill.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every staff event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards