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Hog Roast for Staff Days in South Alkham, Kent
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your team in South Alkham and the surrounding area.
- Away days
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Project wrap-ups
Corporate hog roast in South Alkham
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In South Alkham, summer evenings stay light until about 9:15pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- We check access and the cooking area, then quote.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How our corporate hog roast works in South Alkham
From a small team to a whole site, we size the roast to your numbers. Tell us the numbers and the serving window and we will quote. For site open days and thank-you lunches, we can cook coleslaw, hog roast rolls and crackling and more.
Rural businesses around South Alkham can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Workplace catering around South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cater staff events of every size in South Alkham. South Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from South Alkham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
South Alkham sits roughly 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. For staff and visitors coming by train, Kearsney station is about 2.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 4 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Staff events anywhere in CT15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside South Alkham, we also cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). The countryside around South Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
For event organisers in South Alkham
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Where the roaster can go in South Alkham
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Sign-off for outside caterers
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in South Alkham
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast near the sea around South Alkham?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Tell us the numbers and the time and we will make it work.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
Why choose corporate hog roast in South Alkham?
It needs no kitchen on site, only an outdoor cooking area.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around South Alkham, including:
- Long-service celebrations
- Summer staff parties
- Team treats
- Customer days
Historic houses near South Alkham include Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and generally better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We follow your site’s sign-in and safety rules.
Salads and coleslaw make it a fuller lunch.
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What else we do in South Alkham
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards