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Corporate Hog Roast for Further Quarter
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Further Quarter? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Away days
- Launch days
- Client hospitality
Corporate hog roast for Further Quarter
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Further Quarter
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. One roast feeds a crowd, with our staff serving and clearing. We serve salads, hog roast rolls and crackling, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and client and customer events.
Near Further Quarter, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Timings are planned around your staff event, working back from when you want to eat.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Lunchtime bookings in Further Quarter are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We clear up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Common questions in Further Quarter
What’s the nearest station to Further Quarter?
Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Further Quarter too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you work to our lunch time?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Workplace catering around Further Quarter
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits staff events around Further Quarter, whatever the venue. Further Quarter is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Further Quarter to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater staff events in High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every staff event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Further Quarter
Other occasions in Further Quarter
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and generally better value. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your staff event in Further Quarter
It brings people together outside the office.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Further Quarter, such as:
- Launch days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Customer days
- Long-service celebrations
Central London is about 43 miles from Further Quarter, well within our area.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- 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.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
- Access through the site gates
- A contact on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away