Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Devil's Den
Treat your staff to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your staff event in Devil's Den. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Milestone celebrations
- Thank-you lunches
- New premises openings
Book a hog roast in Devil's Den
Staff days in Devil's Den: access and travel
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater staff events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Devil's Den and the surrounding area. Devil's Den is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Devil's Den to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Devil's Den is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area. For staff and visitors coming by train, Staplehurst station is about 1.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many staff. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Corporate hog roast in Devil's Den, slow-roasted on site
For a staff day in Devil's Den, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser: quick to serve, easy to eat standing up and enjoyed by most people. There are choices for people who do not eat pork. For thank-you lunches and end-of-project celebrations, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.
Near Devil's Den, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Timings are planned around your staff event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- A contact on site
- Sign-off for outside caterers
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Devil's Den
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
How we price a hog roast for your team
There’s no fixed price list, because every staff event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Devil's Den, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In Devil's Den, summer evenings stay light until about 9:15pm, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Devil's Den: your questions answered
Is Devil's Den 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 Kent Downs 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.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What will our facilities team need?
Each site is different: pass on your list and we will respond.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Nearby places to Devil's Den
What else we do in Devil's Den
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Devil's Den hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
Give us a contact on site for the day.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch, quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards