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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Westwood, Kent
Corporate hog roast in Westwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Thank-you lunches
- Family fun days
- New premises openings
A hog roast near Westwood
How our corporate hog roast works in Westwood
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. A hog roast does exactly that, with our staff serving and clearing. We are often asked to cater long-service celebrations and customer days, serving crackling, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb.
Near Westwood, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For staff who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Perfect for your staff event in Westwood
It gets the team out and talking.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Westwood. Typical bookings include:
- Long-service celebrations
- Team days and away days
- Project wrap-ups
- Staff thank-you lunches
Westwood is about 18 miles from central London, well within our area.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
Places near Westwood
What else we do in Westwood
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Westwood
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Westwood for staff days and open days
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. We cater staff events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Westwood and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Westwood to London (about 18 miles away).
Within reach of Westwood are historic houses such as Cobham College (4.6 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. For colleagues arriving by train, Longfield station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
This part of Kent takes in DA13 and DA2, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. Your staff event could be at a house on Westwood Road and Highcross Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Westwood include Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south)
Where the roaster can go in Westwood
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Access through the site gates
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is hot, fresh and feels like an event. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your staff will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. If your staff event in Westwood runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:50pm in December.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- We serve within your break.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Westwood
Is Westwood close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Westwood?
Longfield station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Tell us the numbers and the time and we’ll plan around them.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Some staff won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the schedule moves, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- 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