Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Markbeech
Give your staff a proper hog roast at your staff event in Markbeech. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- New premises openings
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirements and long-service awards
Planning an event in Markbeech?
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Evening staff events in Markbeech need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate hog roast in Markbeech, carved to order
Most teams have a set break, so we plan the roast to be ready on time and serve quickly. Rolls keep service fast. Popular choices include salads, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for summer team parties and team-building days.
At country workplaces around Markbeech, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. The hog is roasted on site at your staff event, slowly, over several hours.
Planning a team lunch in Markbeech
Markbeech is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Markbeech for staff events and the places nearby. Markbeech is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Markbeech sits roughly 25 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (1.3 miles north) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
We bring hog roasts to staff events all over TN8 and the streets around it. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Uckfield Lane and Cow Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Newtown (1 mile north), Hever (1 mile north), Chiddingstone Hoath (1 mile east), How Green (2 miles north) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (12 miles east) and Southborough (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.8 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Horse pub (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Next to a plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and generally better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Markbeech hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Markbeech
Which station is closest to Markbeech?
Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Could you cook in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you need a car park?
Anywhere suitable and approved, as long as it’s outdoors.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you come to Markbeech?
Yes, Markbeech is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Events we cater in Markbeech
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
Hosts in Markbeech book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Long-service celebrations
- Project wrap-ups
- Open days and family days
- Summer staff parties
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Cowden station, about 0.8 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up on the agreed spot, frequently first thing, then roast through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A contact on site
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Shelter for the team
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Markbeech
Also in Markbeech
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away