Medway · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Upper Halling
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your team in Upper Halling.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Staff summer days
- Project wrap-ups
Book a hog roast in Upper Halling
Corporate hog roast in Upper Halling, carved to order
At an open day, you need food that serves plenty of people quickly. A hog roast does exactly that, with our staff serving and clearing. For launch days and end-of-project celebrations, we can cook salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural businesses around Upper Halling 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.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How the day works
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. Daytime open days in Upper Halling are rarely affected by light, though in winter it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
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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For event organisers in Upper Halling
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Upper Halling questions
Which station is closest to Upper Halling?
Halling station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Holborough Marshes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Requirements vary: send us the checklist and we will reply.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes, a hog roast suits open days, with alternatives for everyone.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What affects the price in Upper Halling
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Upper Halling
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Upper Halling for staff days and open days
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. A hog roast suits staff events around Upper Halling, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upper Halling to London (25 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, Halling station is about 0.8 miles away. Upper Halling sits roughly 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Black Boy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Who books corporate hog roast in Upper Halling?
Our staff serve and clear, so your team does not have to.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upper Halling, such as:
- Site open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement do’s
- Client and customer events
Among the historic houses close to Upper Halling are Starkey Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Cobham College (3.1 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
We set up on the agreed spot, frequently first thing, and the roast cooks through the morning.
China crockery is available for client events.
Towns and villages near Upper Halling
Other occasions in Upper Halling
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards