Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Dover
Corporate hog roast in Dover: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Site openings
- Long-service celebrations
- Away days
A hog roast near Dover
About our corporate hog roast in Dover
In Dover, we cater retirements, openings and long-service celebrations, as a simple way to say thank you. We’re frequently asked to cater launch days and thank-you lunches, with spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
In Dover, team lunches tend to be at the office, unit or yard. A hog roast feeds the team on site without anyone leaving. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Events we cater in Dover
We look after serving and clearing, so your team does not have to.
However big or small the event in Dover, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- New premises openings
- End-of-project celebrations
- Summer team parties
- Long-service celebrations
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Business events near Dover
Dover is in Kent. We cover staff events in Dover, as well as the surrounding area. Dover is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Dover to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Dover sits roughly 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the A2 and A20 nearby, getting our equipment to site is straightforward. Within about 2 miles of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We cover staff events in every part of CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14. That could mean a staff event in a garden on London Road, High Street and Church Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Dover include the A2 and A20, so getting the roaster to your staff event is simple. If your venue is just outside Dover, we also cover River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for staff events.
A little further out are Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Dover include St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Dover
Other occasions in Dover
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with individual food vans, carving serves the whole team fast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Dover
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Dover, summer evenings stay light until about 9:15pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
We’ll sign in and follow site rules.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Shelter for the team
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Dover questions
Is Dover close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Connaught Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can it be more formal?
Yes. Add china, sides and a second roast for a more formal feel.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
Give us your break time and numbers and we’ll plan around them.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Tell us what your site asks for, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards