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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Goodnestone, Kent
Give your staff slow-roasted pork and crackling at your staff event in Goodnestone. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Project wrap-ups
- Summer staff parties
- New premises openings
Book a hog roast in Goodnestone
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Goodnestone, 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.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Goodnestone
A hog roast brings lunch to the workplace. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Goodnestone, roast through the morning and serve at your lunch break. Whether it is staff thank-you lunches and client hospitality, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Rural businesses around Goodnestone can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Goodnestone
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Who books corporate hog roast in Goodnestone?
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Goodnestone, such as:
- Thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirement do’s
- Launch days
Among the historic houses close to Goodnestone are Goodnestone Park (less than half a mile south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
Common questions in Goodnestone
Is Goodnestone 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 Goodnestone close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your staff will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Goodnestone?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
Give us your break time and numbers and we will make it work.
Where on site can you cook?
Most car parks and yards are fine, given level ground and clearance.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan staff can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Where the roaster can go in Goodnestone
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
- A contact on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Goodnestone
Other occasions in Goodnestone
What affects the price in Goodnestone
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to Goodnestone
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Goodnestone for staff days and open days
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater staff events across Goodnestone and nearby. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Central London is about 60 miles from Goodnestone, well within our area.
For staff events in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a staff event in a garden on The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For staff events just outside Goodnestone, we cover Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Fitzwalter Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the schedule moves, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
China crockery is available for client events.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away