Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Coxheath, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Coxheath and across Kent.
- Away days
- Thank-you lunches
- Client hospitality
Corporate hog roast for Coxheath
Workplace catering around Coxheath
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Coxheath and the surrounding area. Coxheath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, East Farleigh station is about 1.5 miles away. Central London is about 31 miles from Coxheath. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the ME17 and ME15 postcode area. Local streets include Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
About our corporate hog roast in Coxheath
Most teams have a set break, so the roast is timed to the minute and serve quickly. Rolls are the quickest way to serve. For project wrap-ups and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Teams near Coxheath frequently go for a lunch in the yard or grounds. Tell us about the site and access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Coxheath questions
Can you do a hog roast in Quarry Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
Can you do a hog roast for a client event?
With china and sides, it works well for clients.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Tell us what your site asks for, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and typically better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Why choose corporate hog roast in Coxheath?
There are options for people who don’t eat pork.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coxheath and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Customer days
- Away days
- New premises openings
- Open days and family days
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (3.7 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the site as we found it.
If it’s a themed open day, tell us and we’ll fit in.
Towns and villages near Coxheath
More for events in Coxheath
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access through the site gates
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every staff event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Coxheath
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Coxheath, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Daytime open days in Coxheath are rarely affected by light, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so late events need lighting.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards