Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Kettle Corner
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Kettle Corner and across Kent.
- Away days
- Launch days
- Family fun days
Slow-roasted pork in Kettle Corner
Planning a team lunch in Kettle Corner
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for your team in Kettle Corner? We can help. Kettle Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Kettle Corner to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Kettle Corner include Stoneacre (4.7 miles east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Staff events anywhere in ME15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include St Helens Lane and Lower Road; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kettle Corner include Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull Inn (0.5 miles north)
How our corporate hog roast works in Kettle Corner
In Kettle Corner, we cater retirements, openings and long-service celebrations, as a simple way to say thank you. On the menu are hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater end-of-project celebrations and client hospitality.
At country workplaces around Kettle Corner, we can cook in the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. If your staff event in Kettle Corner runs into the evening, check the light: about 9:15pm in June, 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Kettle Corner
What else we do in Kettle Corner
Kettle Corner: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Kettle Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Kettle Corner?
East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast is easier to organise and keeps people together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Kettle Corner
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every staff event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Kettle Corner
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Occasions we serve in Kettle Corner
It’s quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open days and family days
- Away days
- Client and customer events
- Retirement do’s
Kettle Corner sits roughly 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
We follow your site’s sign-in and safety rules.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards