Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Swanton
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Swanton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Thank-you lunches
- Customer days
Book a hog roast in Swanton
Corporate hog roast in Swanton, carved to order
In Swanton, we cater retirements, openings and long-service celebrations, as a simple way to say thank you. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for retirements and long-service awards and client hospitality.
Rural businesses around Swanton can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Business events near Swanton
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cater staff events of every size in Swanton. Swanton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Swanton to London (26 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east. Swanton sits roughly 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Wherever your staff event is in ME18, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Swanton we cover include West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your staff will smell it long before they see it. Lunchtime bookings in Swanton are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- 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
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Swanton
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Swanton
How far is Swanton from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Swanton?
The closest is Wateringbury station, roughly 3 miles away.
Where on site can you cook?
Most car parks and yards are fine, given level ground and clearance.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your staff will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
Let us know about changes: we can hold the roast for a short time.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days.
Who books corporate hog roast in Swanton?
It brings people together outside the office.
Here’s what people in Swanton most often book a hog roast for:
- New premises openings
- Away days
- Retirement do’s
- Project wrap-ups
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
More for events in Swanton
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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