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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Hogben's Hill, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your team across Hogben's Hill and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone celebrations
- Family fun days
- Summer staff parties
Book a hog roast in Hogben's Hill
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
About our corporate hog roast in Hogben's Hill
In Hogben's Hill, we cater retirements, openings and long-service celebrations, as a thank-you to the team. For site openings and team treats, we can cook hog roast rolls, salads and coleslaw.
For farms and rural sites near Hogben's Hill, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Workplace catering around Hogben's Hill
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your team to staff events anywhere in Hogben's Hill, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Hogben's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hogben's Hill to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 46 miles from Hogben's Hill, and we cover it as standard. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Hogben's Hill?
Compared with a formal plated lunch, it’s less formal and normally costs less. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Hogben's Hill hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Who books corporate hog roast in Hogben's Hill?
Service is fast, ideal for a set break.
Here’s what people in Hogben's Hill most often book a hog roast for:
- Thank-you lunches
- Staff summer days
- Retirement do’s
- Project wrap-ups
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.9 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from Hogben's Hill
Is Hogben's Hill close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Hogben's Hill?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How do we book for a business?
Send your requirements, and we will set out the terms with your quote.
Where on site can you cook?
Most car parks and yards are fine, if there is a level spot away from buildings and vehicles.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A contact on site
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hogben's Hill
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Lunchtime bookings in Hogben's Hill are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We roast on site.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
Let us know about changes: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch.
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Full catering or machine hire?
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.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards