Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Ham, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Ham and across Kent.
- Family fun days
- Project wrap-ups
- Team days and away days
Slow-roasted pork in Ham
Corporate hog roast in Ham, slow-roasted on site
Sites usually have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, gas equipment and where we can cook. Tell us what your facilities team needs. On the menu are crackling, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater away days and milestone celebrations.
At country workplaces around Ham, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Shelter for the team
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Sign-off for outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ham
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Ham for staff days and open days
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater staff events across Ham and nearby, from gardens to fields. Ham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ham to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Central London is about 64 miles from Ham, and we cover it as standard. For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north. Within about 4 miles of the sea, sites can be windy.
Anywhere in CT14, we can roast on site for your staff. Other places close to Ham we cover include Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Ham include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Ham include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
For event organisers in Ham
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Ham
Is Ham 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.
Can you do a hog roast in Ham Fen?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Tell us the numbers and the time and we’ll plan around them.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How does payment work for businesses?
Send your requirements, and we’ll set out the terms with your quote.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every staff event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: fill in our quote form.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event. After-work summer events in Ham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer and 8:45pm in late May, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. By late September, sunset is around 7:00pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, then roast through the morning.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
Nearby places to Ham
More for events in Ham
Why choose a hog roast in Ham?
If it’s for clients, choose china, sides and lamb or chicken to make it more formal. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Ham hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away