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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your team in Boughton Malherbe? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Family fun days
- Project wrap-ups
- Team days and away days
A hog roast near Boughton Malherbe
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Boughton Malherbe
Most teams have a set break, so we plan the roast to be ready on time and serve quickly. Rolls are the quickest way to serve. We are often asked to cater milestone celebrations and site open days, with salads, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
At country workplaces around Boughton Malherbe, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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Boughton Malherbe questions
Which station is closest to Boughton Malherbe?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes. Include visitors in your numbers and we will cater for all.
Can you cater in Boughton Malherbe?
Yes, Boughton Malherbe is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need a car park?
Wherever your facilities team agrees, outdoors and under cover.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Staff days in Boughton Malherbe: access and travel
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. A hog roast suits staff events around Boughton Malherbe, whatever the venue. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Boughton Malherbe sits roughly 39 miles from central London, well within our area. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Wherever your staff event is in ME17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Schools near Boughton Malherbe include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Why choose corporate hog roast in Boughton Malherbe?
A proper thank-you, without a restaurant bill.
Here’s what people in Boughton Malherbe most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Team treats
- Staff summer days
- Long-service celebrations
- Site open days
Among the historic houses close to Boughton Malherbe are Leeds Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve on time, so people get back to work on time.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Why choose a hog roast in Boughton Malherbe?
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast keeps everyone on site and saves travel. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Boughton Malherbe
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Boughton Malherbe
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- A named contact for the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Daytime open days in Boughton Malherbe are rarely affected by light, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away