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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Ashley, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your team in Ashley.
- Site openings
- Thank-you lunches
- Client and customer events
A hog roast near Ashley
Staff days in Ashley: access and travel
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, staff events around Ashley suit a hog roast. Ashley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ashley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Ashley sits roughly 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. Among the historic houses close to Ashley are Mottisfont Abbey (4.3 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
For staff events in SO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many staff. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
Corporate hog roast in Ashley, carved to order
At an open day, you need food that serves plenty of people quickly. A hog roast does exactly that, and our team serves and clears. On the menu are salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and family fun days.
At country workplaces around Ashley, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. The hog is roasted on site at your staff event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
If the schedule moves, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
If it is a themed open day, tell us and we’ll fit in.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. After-work summer events in Ashley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer and 8:55pm in late May, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. In late September, the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We clear up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Ashley
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Someone to meet us at reception
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwich platters, hot carved pork feels much more special. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Who books corporate hog roast in Ashley?
There are options for people who don’t eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Site open days
- Client and customer events
- Summer staff parties
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 5 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Ashley questions
How far is Ashley from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ashley?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you feed staff and families?
We do. Give us total numbers and we’ll plan for everyone.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you come to Ashley?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Ashley
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away