Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Gravesend, Kent
Give your staff a proper hog roast at your staff event in Gravesend. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Client hospitality
- Team treats
- Staff summer days
Book a hog roast in Gravesend
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. If your staff event in Gravesend runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:50pm in December.
- 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 leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate hog roast in Gravesend, slow-roasted on site
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Gravesend all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. Whether it is client hospitality and end-of-project celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads.
For businesses in Gravesend, a summer lunch in the car park is an easy win, if the site agrees. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Who books corporate hog roast in Gravesend?
It brings people together outside the office.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Gravesend. Here are some of the most popular:
- Project wrap-ups
- Thank-you lunches
- Family fun days
- Team days and away days
For staff and visitors coming by train, Gravesend station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwich platters, a hog roast is hot, fresh and feels like an event. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a team lunch in Gravesend
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, staff events around Gravesend suit a hog roast. Gravesend is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gravesend to London (21 miles away).
Central London is about 21 miles from Gravesend, well within our area. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (2.9 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
We cater staff events across DA12 and DA11. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Gravesend on the A2 and A226, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Gravesend we cover include Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near Gravesend include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Gravesend
Other occasions in Gravesend
Allergies and dietary needs
Some staff won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
Afterwards we tidy up, leaving the site as we found it.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Someone to meet us at reception
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Gravesend
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Gravesend questions
Can you do a hog roast in Northfleet Urban Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Gravesend from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about family fun days?
We do. Include visitors in your numbers and we will plan for everyone.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Give us your break time and numbers and we will plan around them.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away