Medway · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Cliffe, Medway
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Cliffe and across Medway.
- Retirement do’s
- Site open days
- Summer team parties
Book a hog roast in Cliffe
How our corporate hog roast works in Cliffe
From a small team to a whole site, we size the roast to your numbers. Tell us the numbers and the serving window and we’ll quote. Whether it’s site open days and long-service celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Rural businesses around Cliffe can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. The hog is roasted on site at your staff event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your staff.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
We set up on the agreed spot, frequently first thing, then roast through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Cliffe
Which station is closest to Cliffe?
Higham station, about 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cliffe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a staff barbecue, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Staff days in Cliffe: access and travel
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Thinking about a hog roast for your team in Cliffe? We cover the whole area. We cater 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Cliffe sits roughly 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Among the historic houses close to Cliffe are Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
This part of Medway takes in ME3. Whether your staff event is on Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For staff events just outside Cliffe, we cover Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cliffe include Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Evening Star pub (under half a mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- Access through the site gates
- A named contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
Occasions we serve in Cliffe
It is quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
In Cliffe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Site openings
- Open days and family days
- Staff summer days
- Thank-you lunches
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Higham station, about 2.6 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Open days in Cliffe typically finish in daylight, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so late events need lighting.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Cliffe
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away