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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Hawkenbury, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your team across Hawkenbury and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Long-service celebrations
- Away days
- Summer team parties
Book a hog roast in Hawkenbury
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Hawkenbury
Whether it is twenty people or a whole site, we size the roast to your numbers. Give us numbers and timings for a quote. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for client hospitality and team treats.
Near Hawkenbury, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Hawkenbury for staff days and open days
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Hawkenbury book us for staff events of all sizes. Hawkenbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Hawkenbury sits roughly 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. Other places close to Hawkenbury we cover include Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Open days in Hawkenbury normally finish in daylight, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so late events need lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hawkenbury, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Hawkenbury questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Tell us what your site asks for, and we will tell you what we can send.
How do we book for a business?
Let us know your company’s booking requirements, and we will confirm how booking and payment work.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For staff who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
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Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hawkenbury
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Hawkenbury
We look after serving and clearing, so nobody on your team has to help.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirements and long-service awards
- End-of-project celebrations
- New premises openings
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact on site for the day, so we can find you quickly.
China crockery is available for client events, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards