Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Herne Bay, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your team in Herne Bay? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Team-building days
- Summer team parties
Book a hog roast in Herne Bay
Corporate hog roast in Herne Bay, carved to order
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Herne Bay, roast through the morning and carve at the time you set. Typical bookings include long-service celebrations and project wrap-ups, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
In Herne Bay, team lunches tend to be at the office, unit or yard. A hog roast feeds the team on site without anyone leaving. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Workplace catering around Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Herne Bay book us for staff events of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Herne Bay to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Central London is about 54 miles from Herne Bay. With the A299 and B2205 nearby, getting our equipment to site is straightforward. Within about a mile of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We bring hog roasts to staff events all over CT6. Whether your staff event is on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A299 and B2205 close by, Herne Bay is easy for us to reach for your staff event. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Herne Bay
Other occasions in Herne Bay
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. After-work summer events in Herne Bay 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 when you eat.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- We serve within your break.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Herne Bay
Which station is closest to Herne Bay?
Herne Bay station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Herne Bay
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
Let us know about changes: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
Why choose a hog roast in Herne Bay?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, everyone gets to join in. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards