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Corporate Hog Roast in Stodmarsh
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your team in Stodmarsh.
- Site openings
- Long-service celebrations
- End-of-project celebrations
Planning an event in Stodmarsh?
About our corporate hog roast in Stodmarsh
Whether it is twenty people or a whole site, the roast is sized to fit. Give us numbers and timings and we will quote. Whether it is client and customer events and project wrap-ups, we can cook crackling, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw and more.
Rural businesses around Stodmarsh can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Open days in Stodmarsh normally finish in daylight, though in winter it is dark by about 3:50pm, so late events need lighting.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- 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.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Stodmarsh
It is quick to serve once carving starts, which suits fixed lunch breaks.
Here’s what people in Stodmarsh most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone celebrations
- Site open days
- Client and customer events
- Retirements and long-service awards
For staff and visitors coming by train, Sturry station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Salads and coleslaw make it a fuller lunch.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
What affects the price in Stodmarsh
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
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, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a team lunch in Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. A hog roast suits staff events around Stodmarsh, whatever the venue. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Stodmarsh is about 57 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Stodmarsh are Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles south-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. Within about 6 miles of the sea, sites can be windy.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Close by, we cover staff events in Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Stodmarsh include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated lunch, it’s less formal and normally costs less. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Stodmarsh hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Stodmarsh: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Stodmarsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Stodmarsh?
Sturry station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes. Give us total numbers and we will cater for all.
What will our facilities team need?
Tell us what your site asks for, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards