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Corporate Hog Roast for Hemsted
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 Hemsted.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Client hospitality
- Summer staff parties
Corporate hog roast for Hemsted
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
Let us know about changes: we can hold the roast for a short time.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Corporate hog roast in Hemsted, carved to order
From a small team to a whole site, the roast is sized to fit. Give us numbers and timings and we’ll quote. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater site openings and retirement do’s.
Near Hemsted, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event. In Hemsted, summer evenings stay light until about 9:15pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hemsted
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Perfect for your staff event in Hemsted
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
However big or small the event in Hemsted, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
- Family fun days
- Launch days
Hemsted is about 56 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Common questions in Hemsted
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast near the sea around Hemsted?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Requirements vary: send us the checklist and we’ll reply.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Hemsted
Other occasions in Hemsted
Why choose a hog roast in Hemsted?
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and generally better value. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Hemsted
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A named contact for the day
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning a team lunch in Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Hemsted book us for staff events of all sizes. Hemsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hemsted to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hemsted are Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 5 miles, and open sites can be breezy.
Anywhere in CT18, we can bring the roaster to you. For staff events just outside Hemsted, we cover Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away