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Corporate Hog Roast for Rabbit's Cross
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Rabbit's Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Staff summer days
- Client hospitality
A hog roast near Rabbit's Cross
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We follow your site’s sign-in and safety rules, and keep vehicles where you ask.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days.
How our corporate hog roast works in Rabbit's Cross
For a client event, a hog roast carved by a chef makes an impression. Add china and sides for a more formal feel. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for project wrap-ups and away days.
For farms and rural sites near Rabbit's Cross, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your staff.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. For a staff lunch in Rabbit's Cross, daylight isn’t an issue, but a winter evening event is dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Rabbit's Cross questions
How far is Rabbit's Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Rabbit's Cross?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Where on site can you cook?
Most car parks and yards are fine, if there is a level spot away from buildings and vehicles.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Towns and villages near Rabbit's Cross
Also in Rabbit's Cross
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Shelter for the team
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Rabbit's Cross
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Staff days in Rabbit's Cross: access and travel
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover staff events in Rabbit's Cross, along with the towns and villages around it. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Historic houses near Rabbit's Cross include Stoneacre (3.9 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. Rabbit's Cross sits roughly 35 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in ME17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast keeps everyone on site and saves travel. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Rabbit's Cross
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Rabbit's Cross
It’s quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
Here’s what people in Rabbit's Cross most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Long-service celebrations
- Thank-you lunches
- Away days
- Customer days
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away