Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Sturry
Give your staff a proper hog roast at your staff event in Sturry. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Team treats
- Open days and family days
- End-of-project celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Sturry
Corporate hog roast in Sturry, slow-roasted on site
At an open day, you need food that serves a lot of people quickly. A hog roast does exactly that, and our team serves and clears. Typical bookings include site openings and summer team parties, serving salads, crackling and coleslaw.
Around Sturry, teams work at farms, workshops and units. It works at any of them. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Occasions we serve in Sturry
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Sturry:
- Thank-you lunches
- Team days and away days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirement do’s
Sturry is about 54 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
How we price a hog roast for your team
We do not use a fixed price list, because every staff event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Travel to Sturry
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Business events near Sturry
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at staff events around Sturry, from gardens to fields. Sturry is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
For colleagues arriving by train, Sturry has its own station, Sturry station. Within about 5 miles of the sea, sites can be windy.
This part of Kent takes in CT2. Local streets include High Street, Park View and Link 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 Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sturry include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sturry
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for staff who don’t eat pork.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Common questions in Sturry
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Could you cook in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How does payment work for businesses?
Tell us what your accounts team needs when you enquire, and we will explain the booking terms.
Do you need a car park?
Most car parks and yards are fine, given level ground and clearance.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Tell us what your site asks for, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Also in Sturry
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
Afterwards we tidy up, leaving the site as we found it.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. If your staff event in Sturry runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:15pm in June to 3:50pm in December.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every staff event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away