Medway · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Rochester Riverside
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Rochester Riverside.
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Family fun days
- Team treats
A hog roast near Rochester Riverside
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Corporate hog roast in Rochester Riverside, carved to order
At an open day, you need food that serves plenty of people quickly. One roast feeds a crowd, with our staff serving and clearing. For team-building days and long-service celebrations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls.
Teams near Rochester Riverside frequently go for a lunch in the yard or grounds. Tell us about the site and access. The hog is roasted on site at your staff event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your staff.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up on the agreed spot, often first thing, and the roast cooks through the morning.
China crockery is available for client events.
Towns and villages near Rochester Riverside
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Step by step
Your timings come first. 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 Rochester Riverside need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:50pm in December.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- The roast starts early on site.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your team
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Rochester Riverside
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Business events near Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We cater staff events across Rochester Riverside and nearby. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Rochester Riverside: Rochester station. Rochester Riverside sits roughly 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Anywhere in ME1, ME2 and ME3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Events we cater in Rochester Riverside
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Rochester Riverside. Here are some of the most popular:
- Summer team parties
- Client and customer events
- End-of-project celebrations
- Team treats
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (under half a mile south-west) and Temple Manor (0.8 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is hot, fresh and feels like an event. 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 you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- Access through the site gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
FAQs for Rochester Riverside
Could you cook in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Rochester Riverside?
Rochester station, in Rochester Riverside itself.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to Rochester Riverside?
Yes, Rochester Riverside is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How do we book for a business?
Send your requirements, and we will set out the terms with your quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What will our facilities team need?
Each site is different: send us the checklist and we’ll reply.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
Tell us the numbers and the time and we will make it work.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away