Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Farthing Green, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in Farthing Green.
- Family fun days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- New premises openings
Corporate hog roast in Farthing Green
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a staff barbecue, everyone gets to join in. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Farthing Green
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Farthing Green all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. We are frequently asked to cater retirements and long-service awards and launch days, serving spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Farthing Green, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your staff.
FAQs for Farthing Green
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.
Is Farthing Green 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.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How does payment work for businesses?
Let us know your company’s booking requirements, and we’ll confirm how booking and payment work.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every staff event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Find out how many do not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
We serve on time, so people get back to work on time.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
Staff days in Farthing Green: access and travel
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your staff event is in Farthing Green, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Farthing Green to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Farthing Green is about 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Farthing Green, we also cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
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Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How the day 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. Daytime open days in Farthing Green are rarely affected by light, though in winter it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- 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 clear up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Access through the site gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
Perfect for your staff event in Farthing Green
It gets the team out and talking.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Farthing Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Client hospitality
- Long-service celebrations
- Team-building days
- Launch days
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (4.4 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.4 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards