Kent · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in West Studdal, Kent
Treat your staff to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your staff event in West Studdal. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Family fun days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Thank-you lunches
Slow-roasted pork in West Studdal
Corporate hog roast in West Studdal, slow-roasted on site
Instead of booking a restaurant, bring the food to the team. A hog roast in the car park or grounds keeps everyone together. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for open days and family days and long-service celebrations.
Rural businesses around West Studdal can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
FAQs for West Studdal
Can you roast near the sea around West Studdal?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like West Studdal?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes. Include visitors in your numbers and we will cater for all.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Each site is different: pass on your list and we will respond.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Business events near West Studdal
West Studdal is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for your team to staff events anywhere in West Studdal, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Studdal to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Within reach of West Studdal are historic houses such as Walmer Castle (4.2 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (4.3 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Martin Mill station, about 3 miles south-east. The coast is within about 5 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Wherever your staff event is in CT14 and CT15, we can bring the roaster to you. From Dover Road and Strakers Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside West Studdal, we also cover Northbourne (2 miles north-east), Ripple (2 miles east), Buttsole (2 miles north), Marley (3 miles north-east) and Great Mongeham (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (4.2 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.1 miles south).
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast is easier to organise and keeps people together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in West Studdal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Open days in West Studdal normally finish in daylight, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so late events need lighting.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in West Studdal
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every staff event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
Every staff event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
Let us know about changes: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
China crockery is available for client events.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for staff who do not eat pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards