Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Cross-at-Hand
Corporate hog roast in Cross-at-Hand: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Summer team parties
- Client hospitality
- Site openings
Book a hog roast in Cross-at-Hand
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Corporate hog roast in Cross-at-Hand, carved to order
Workplaces have rules, and we work to them: vehicle access, gas equipment and where we can cook. Tell us what your facilities team needs. Whether it is long-service celebrations and team-building days, we’ll put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
At country workplaces around Cross-at-Hand, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Places near Cross-at-Hand
Also in Cross-at-Hand
Business events near Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your team to staff events anywhere in Cross-at-Hand, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Commuters will know that Staplehurst station is about 1.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
For staff events in TN12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many staff. From Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Cross-at-Hand, we also cover Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch, quoted separately.
Who books corporate hog roast in Cross-at-Hand?
A proper thank-you, without a restaurant bill.
Here’s what people in Cross-at-Hand most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Site openings
- Summer team parties
- Milestone celebrations
- Team-building days
Central London is about 35 miles from Cross-at-Hand, and we cover it as standard.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with individual food vans, carving serves the whole team fast. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Cross-at-Hand questions
Is Cross-at-Hand too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Cross-at-Hand?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cross-at-Hand and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your staff will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Lunchtime bookings in Cross-at-Hand are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards