Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in River, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your team across River and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Summer staff parties
- Site openings
- Site open days
Corporate hog roast in River
About our corporate hog roast in River
A summer party for staff in River does not have to mean a restaurant booking. Keep everyone on site with a hog roast. Whether it’s long-service celebrations and thank-you lunches, we can cook coleslaw, crackling and halloumi skewers and more.
Work events near River might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. A hog roast suits all of them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Where the roaster can go in River
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A named contact for the day
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Shelter for the team
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Staff days in River: access and travel
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater staff events across River and nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from River to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
River is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 3 miles of the sea, sites can be windy.
This part of Kent takes in CT17 and CT16, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (under half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near River include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south)
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Daytime open days in River are rarely affected by light, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Contact us with the basics.
- 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
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
Afterwards we tidy up, and leave the site clean.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
What affects the price in River
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast is easier to organise and keeps people together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Other occasions in River
FAQs for River
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Old Park Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do we book for a business?
Contact us with your details, and we’ll set out the terms with your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls keep service quick.
Perfect for your staff event in River
We look after serving and clearing, so your team does not have to.
In River and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Away days
- Summer staff parties
- Team treats
- Site open days
For colleagues arriving by train, Kearsney station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards