Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Corporate hog roast in Bishop's Waltham.
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Staff thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Bishop's Waltham
About our corporate hog roast in Bishop's Waltham
Staff days in Bishop's Waltham work well with a hog roast: quick to serve, easy to eat standing up and enjoyed by most people. Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options cover everyone else. On the menu are coleslaw, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for family fun days and summer team parties.
Around Bishop's Waltham, teams work at farms, workshops and units. It works at any of them. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Perfect for your staff event in Bishop's Waltham
It gets the team out and talking.
However big or small the event in Bishop's Waltham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
- Open days and family days
- Retirements and long-service awards
Central London is about 61 miles from Bishop's Waltham.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In Bishop's Waltham, summer evenings stay light until about 9:20pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
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.
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What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Shelter for the team
- Access through the site gates
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Bishop's Waltham: your questions answered
How far is Bishop's Waltham from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bishop's Waltham?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you come to Bishop's Waltham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Bishop's Waltham and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for staff who do not eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every staff event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Bishop's Waltham for staff days and open days
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your team to staff events anywhere in Bishop's Waltham, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
By road, Bishop's Waltham is on or near the B2177 and B3035, which makes it easy for us to reach. Commuters will know that Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your staff event is in SO32, we can roast on site for your staff. We can cater a staff event on streets such as High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Bishop's Waltham on the B2177 and B3035, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover staff events in Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Bishop's Waltham includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Bishop's Waltham include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (within half a mile south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to street-food vans, a hog roast feeds plenty of people quickly from one roast. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Also near Bishop's Waltham
Also in Bishop's Waltham
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away