Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Chalksole Green
Give your staff a proper hog roast at your staff event in Chalksole Green. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Long-service celebrations
- Summer staff parties
- New premises openings
Slow-roasted pork in Chalksole Green
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast keeps everyone on site and saves travel. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How our corporate hog roast works in Chalksole Green
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. A hog roast does exactly that, and our team serves and clears. For end-of-project celebrations and retirements and long-service awards, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers.
Rural businesses around Chalksole Green can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your staff, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Open days in Chalksole Green usually finish in daylight, though in winter it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We clear up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Chalksole Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Chalksole Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Chalksole Green?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Requirements vary: send us the checklist and we’ll reply.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How long does the roast need?
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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Tell us the numbers and the time and we’ll plan around them.
Nearby places to Chalksole Green
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Perfect for your staff event in Chalksole Green
Our staff serve and clear, so nobody on your team has to help.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Thank-you lunches
- Site open days
- Away days
- Project wrap-ups
Historic houses near Chalksole Green include Acrise Place (3.6 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Someone to meet us at reception
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning a team lunch in Chalksole Green
Chalksole Green is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cover Chalksole Green and its neighbours for staff events. Chalksole Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Commuters will know that Kearsney station is about 2.5 miles away. Central London is about 62 miles from Chalksole Green, and we cover it as standard. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 5 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
For staff events in CT15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Chalksole Green, we also cover Ewell Minnis (1 mile east), Alkham (1 mile south-east), South Alkham (1 mile south), Wolverton (1 mile east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (3 miles east) and Folkestone Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
For event organisers in Chalksole Green
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
Give us a contact on site for the day.
Add rotisserie chicken or lamb for choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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