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Corporate Hog Roast in Groombridge
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Groombridge.
- Family fun days
- Site openings
- Retirements and long-service awards
Planning an event in Groombridge?
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Groombridge
Most teams have a set break, so we plan the roast to be ready on time and serve quickly. Rolls keep service fast. For milestone celebrations and open days and family days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, crackling and hog roast rolls.
For farms and rural sites near Groombridge, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
- Level hardstanding or lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Evening staff events in Groombridge need light after sunset: about 9:20pm in June, 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Groombridge
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Groombridge from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes. Give us total numbers and we’ll plan for everyone.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Staff days in Groombridge: access and travel
Groombridge is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Groombridge and its neighbours for staff events. Groombridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Groombridge to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Eridge station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. Historic houses near Groombridge include Groombridge Place (within half a mile north-east) and Bassetts Manor (3.9 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We cater staff events across TN3. Your staff event could be at a house on Station Road, Meadow Road and Orchard Rise, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Groombridge we cover include Birchden (1 mile south-east), Stone Cross (1 mile north), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.5 miles east) and The Corn Exchange (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Groombridge include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, everyone gets to join in. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
We follow your site’s sign-in and safety rules.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards