Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Grove, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Grove and the surrounding area.
- Team treats
- Site open days
- Client hospitality
Book a hog roast in Grove
About our corporate hog roast in Grove
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We roast on site in Grove through the morning and serve at your lunch break. Whether it’s end-of-project celebrations and site openings, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads for your staff.
At country workplaces around Grove, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Grove for staff days and open days
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater staff events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Grove and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Grove to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Within reach of Grove are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.7 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. Grove is about 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Within about 6 miles of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We cover staff events in every part of the CT3 postcode area. For staff events just outside Grove, we cover Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (0.9 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Grove
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Shelter for the team
- A contact on site
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Grove: your questions answered
How far is Grove from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Grove?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How does payment work for businesses?
Send your requirements, and the quote will include the terms.
Can you feed staff and families?
We do. Include visitors in your numbers and we’ll plan for everyone.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
Give us a contact on site for the day, so we can find you quickly.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Open days in Grove usually finish in daylight, though in winter it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so late events need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Occasions we serve in Grove
There are options for people who don’t eat pork.
Hosts in Grove book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Client hospitality
- Open days and family days
- Away days
- Thank-you lunches
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.8 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
Why choose a hog roast in Grove?
Next to street-food vans, carving serves the whole team fast. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Grove
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Grove
Also in Grove
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away