Medway · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Meresborough, Medway
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Meresborough? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Away days
- Site openings
- Site open days
A hog roast near Meresborough
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- Access through the site gates
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Corporate hog roast in Meresborough, slow-roasted on site
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Meresborough, roast through the morning and carve at the time you set. We’re frequently asked to cater launch days and thank-you lunches, serving salads, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Rural businesses around Meresborough can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Towns and villages near Meresborough
Also in Meresborough
Perfect for your staff event in Meresborough
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
Hosts in Meresborough book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Team-building days
- Summer team parties
- Open days and family days
- Milestone celebrations
Central London is about 32 miles from Meresborough, well within our area.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Business events near Meresborough
Meresborough is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We take a hog roast for your team to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Meresborough. Meresborough is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Anywhere in ME8, we can roast on site for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Meresborough, we also cover Rainham (1 mile north), Moor Street (1 mile north-east), Hartlip (1 mile east), Yelsted (1 mile south) and Lower Hartlip (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (4 miles west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (7 miles north-west), Luton (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles west) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.1 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some staff will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day.
If it is a themed open day, tell us and we’ll fit in.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
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.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your staff will smell it long before they see it. Evening staff events in Meresborough need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:15pm in June to 3:50pm in December.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
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 will keep everyone in the loop.
Questions from Meresborough
How far is Meresborough from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Meresborough?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls keep service quick.
Can it be more formal?
It can be as relaxed or polished as you like, with plates or china.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Each site is different: send us the checklist and we will reply.
Do you need a car park?
Most car parks and yards are fine, if there’s a level spot away from buildings and vehicles.
What affects the price in Meresborough
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Meresborough?
Compared with individual food vans, a hog roast feeds plenty of people quickly from one roast. 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 Meresborough hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away