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Corporate Hog Roast in Downe
We bring a hog roast for your team across Downe and Greater London, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Long-service celebrations
- Launch days
- Staff summer days
Corporate hog roast in Downe
Planning a team lunch in Downe
Downe is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We bring a hog roast for your team to staff events anywhere in Downe, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Downe is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Downe include Down House (0.6 miles south) and Addington Palace (4.3 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the BR6 postcode area, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, North End Lane and Belle Vue Road, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover staff events in Farthing Street (1 mile north-west), Hazelwood (1 mile east), Luxted (1 mile south), Leaves Green (1 mile west) and Single Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north-east) and Princess Royal University Hospital (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Charles Darwin School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head pub (within half a mile south)
About our corporate hog roast in Downe
Whether it is twenty people or a whole site, the roast is sized to fit. Give us numbers and timings and we will quote. We are often asked to cater client hospitality and open days and family days, with salads, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
For offices in and around Downe, the roaster usually goes in a car park, yard or courtyard, if the building allows gas cooking. Get facilities’ approval for gas cooking early. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Downe (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Common questions in Downe
Which station is closest to Downe?
Chelsfield station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do we book for a business?
Send your requirements, and the quote will include the terms.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Each site is different: pass on your list and we will respond.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cover Downe?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Downe, summer evenings stay light until about 9:20pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. By late September, sunset is around 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- 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
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Other occasions in Downe
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
Let us know about changes: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in Downe
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
Here’s what people in Downe most often book a hog roast for:
- Client hospitality
- New premises openings
- Team treats
- Staff summer days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a staff barbecue, everyone gets to join in. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Downe hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away