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Corporate Hog Roast in Hoaden
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Hoaden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Client hospitality
- Retirement do’s
- Summer staff parties
Planning an event in Hoaden?
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- A named contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How our corporate hog roast works in Hoaden
For a staff day in Hoaden, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser: quick to serve, easy to eat standing up and enjoyed by most people. There are choices for people who do not eat pork. For milestone celebrations and long-service celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Rural businesses around Hoaden can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your staff.
Hoaden for staff days and open days
Hoaden is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Hoaden and its neighbours for staff events. Hoaden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hoaden to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Minster station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Hoaden are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3.4 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your staff. Local streets include Overland Lane and Walmestone Road; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover staff events in Nash (1 mile south-west), Perry (1 mile west), Elmstone (1 mile north-west), Shatterling (1 mile south-west) and Durlock (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Hoaden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Hoaden, summer evenings stay light until about 9:15pm, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hoaden, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Hoaden questions
Is Hoaden close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hoaden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you feed staff and families?
We do. Include visitors in your numbers and we will plan for everyone.
Where on site can you cook?
Wherever your facilities team agrees, outdoors and under cover.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Towns and villages near Hoaden
What else we do in Hoaden
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If it is for clients, add china, sides and a second roast for a more polished feel. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose corporate hog roast in Hoaden?
Service is fast, which suits fixed lunch breaks.
Whatever the occasion in Hoaden, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Site openings
- Team treats
- Client hospitality
- Retirements and long-service awards
Central London is about 60 miles from Hoaden, and we cover it as standard.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away