Kent · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Woodland
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in Woodland.
- New premises openings
- Site open days
- Customer days
Planning an event in Woodland?
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Woodland
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 coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone celebrations and away days.
For farms and rural sites near Woodland, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Woodland for staff days and open days
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Woodland and the surrounding area are covered for staff events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Woodland to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away. Central London is about 56 miles from Woodland, well within our area. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about 5 miles of the sea, sites can be windy.
We cater staff events across CT18. For staff events just outside Woodland, we cover Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Woodland includes Tolsford Hill.
Other occasions in Woodland
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If the schedule moves, tell us: we can hold the roast for a short time.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
FAQs for Woodland
What’s the nearest station to Woodland?
Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Woodland?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What will our facilities team need?
Each site is different: pass on your list and we will respond.
Can a company book?
Send your requirements, and the quote will include the terms.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Woodland, summer evenings stay light until about 9:15pm, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. In late September, the light goes at about 7:00pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- We serve within your break.
- We pack away and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Why choose a hog roast in Woodland?
If it is for clients, add china, sides and a second roast to make it more formal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What affects the price in Woodland
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or CT18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Shelter for the team
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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