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Corporate Hog Roast in Hawkinge
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 Hawkinge.
- Long-service celebrations
- Team treats
- Launch days
Slow-roasted pork in Hawkinge
About our corporate hog roast in Hawkinge
Workplaces have rules, and we work to them: vehicle access, gas equipment and where we can cook. Tell us what your facilities team needs. Typical bookings include client and customer events and away days, with halloumi skewers, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
Teams near Hawkinge often go for a lunch in the yard or grounds. Tell us about the site and access. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Shelter for the team
- Access through the site gates
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with sandwich platters, hot carved pork feels much more special. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Hawkinge hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Common questions in Hawkinge
Which station is closest to Hawkinge?
Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Hawkinge from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your accounts team needs when you enquire, and we will explain the booking terms.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Towns and villages near Hawkinge
What else we do in Hawkinge
Who books corporate hog roast in Hawkinge?
You don’t need a staff kitchen, just an outdoor spot.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hawkinge. Typical bookings include:
- Site openings
- Long-service celebrations
- Team treats
- Away days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
We set up on the agreed spot, often first thing, and the roast cooks through the morning.
Add rotisserie chicken or lamb for choice.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. After-work summer events in Hawkinge have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer and 8:45pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. By late September, sunset is around 7:00pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Workplace catering around Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Hosts in Hawkinge book us for staff events of all sizes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Hawkinge sits roughly 60 miles from central London, well within our area. Among the historic houses close to Hawkinge are Acrise Place (2 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 3 miles of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Staff events anywhere in CT18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many staff. From The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Schools near Hawkinge include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Mayfly pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards