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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Stubb's Cross, Kent
Planning a hog roast for your team in Stubb's Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Project wrap-ups
- New premises openings
Planning an event in Stubb's Cross?
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Stubb's Cross
Instead of booking a restaurant, bring the food to the team. A hog roast in the car park or grounds keeps everyone together. We are frequently asked to cater client hospitality and open days and family days, with rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls.
Near Stubb's Cross, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. After-work summer events in Stubb's Cross have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer and 8:45pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- We check access and the cooking area, then quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Stubb's Cross
Do you come out to small places like Stubb's Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Stubb's Cross from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
It can be dressed up, with plates or china.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Stubb's Cross
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Stubb's Cross
Service is fast, ideal for a set break.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stubb's Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Launch days
- Staff summer days
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Team days and away days
Within reach of Stubb's Cross are historic houses such as Godinton House (3.3 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and typically better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Business events near Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits staff events around Stubb's Cross, whatever the venue. Stubb's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Stubb's Cross to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Stubb's Cross is about 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.6 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Wherever your staff event is in TN26, we can bring the roaster to you. Your staff event could be at a house on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For staff events just outside Stubb's Cross, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stubb's Cross include Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Stubb's Cross include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away