Kent · England
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.
- Open days and family days
- Staff summer days
- Site openings
Corporate hog roast for Westwood
About our corporate hog roast in Westwood
Workplaces have rules, and we work to them: vehicle access, gas equipment and where we can cook. Tell us what your facilities team needs. For customer days and end-of-project celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
For farms and rural sites near Westwood, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. 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.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information with the team
If the schedule moves, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch, quoted separately.
Staff days in Westwood: access and travel
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Westwood book us for staff events of all sizes. Westwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
For colleagues arriving by train, Bekesbourne station is about 4.1 miles away. Westwood sits roughly 56 miles from central London, well within our area. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Westwood, we also cover Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Towns and villages near Westwood
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
If it is for clients, add china, sides and a second roast for a more polished feel. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Westwood questions
Do you come out to small places like Westwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Westwood?
The closest is Bekesbourne station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you need a car park?
Most car parks and yards are fine, given level ground and clearance.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are 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.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Open days in Westwood normally finish in daylight, though in winter it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so late events need lighting.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- 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
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards