Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Lower Hardres, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Lower Hardres.
- Away days
- Summer staff parties
- Thank-you lunches
Book a hog roast in Lower Hardres
Who books corporate hog roast in Lower Hardres?
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Hardres, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Client and customer events
- Family fun days
- Project wrap-ups
- Team treats
Lower Hardres is about 54 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
About our corporate hog roast in Lower Hardres
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Lower Hardres all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. Popular choices include coleslaw, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for thank-you lunches and staff summer days.
At country workplaces around Lower Hardres, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Business events near Lower Hardres
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Lower Hardres is well within our area for staff events. Lower Hardres is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Lower Hardres includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Lower Hardres, 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.
- 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 set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Share the allergen information with the team
We will sign in and follow site rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and generally better value. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
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Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Questions from Lower Hardres
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hardres?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cater open days with families?
Yes. Include visitors in your numbers and we will cater for all.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cater in Lower Hardres?
Yes, Lower Hardres is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
For event organisers in Lower Hardres
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards