Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Preston, Kent
Corporate hog roast in Preston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Launch days
- Retirement do’s
- End-of-project celebrations
Corporate hog roast for Preston
How our corporate hog roast works in Preston
Staff days in Preston work well with a hog roast: rolls are fast to serve and easy to eat. There are choices for people who do not eat pork. We serve crackling, salads and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer team parties and launch days.
For farms and rural sites near Preston, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Why choose corporate hog roast in Preston?
You do not need a staff kitchen, just an outdoor spot.
Hosts in Preston book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Away days
- Staff summer days
- Site openings
- Team treats
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (4 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Preston
What else we do in Preston
Questions from Preston
How far is Preston from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Preston?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Give us your break time and numbers and we will make it work.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
With china and sides, it works well for clients.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
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.
Business events near Preston
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater staff events across Preston and nearby. Preston is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Preston to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, Adisham station is about 4.3 miles away. Central London is about 59 miles from Preston, and we cover it as standard.
We cater staff events across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a staff event on streets such as The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Lunchtime bookings in Preston are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check site access and send a price.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Every staff event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact on site
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Level hardstanding or lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Preston
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Preston
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, and the roast cooks through the morning.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards