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Corporate Hog Roast for Bitterne
Corporate hog roast in Bitterne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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Corporate hog roast for Bitterne
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Bitterne
For a client event, a hog roast carved by a chef makes an impression. Add china and sides for a more formal feel. Popular choices include crackling, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for end-of-project celebrations and site openings.
Around Bitterne, teams work at farms, workshops and units. It works at any of them. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A contact on site
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bitterne
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Common questions in Bitterne
Is Bitterne close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast near the sea around Bitterne?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Give us your break time and numbers and we’ll make it work.
How do we book for a business?
Get in touch with your details, and the quote will include the terms.
Do you come to Bitterne?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Workplace catering around Bitterne
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We bring a hog roast for your team to staff events anywhere in Bitterne, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 40 places in Southampton.
With the A3024 nearby, getting our equipment to site is straightforward. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 2 miles of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We cater staff events across the SO18 and SO19 postcode area. Whether your staff event is on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Bitterne include the A3024, so getting the roaster to your staff event is simple. For staff events just outside Bitterne, we cover Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Itchen College (under half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your staff will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Lunchtime bookings in Bitterne are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your team
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Towns and villages near Bitterne
What else we do in Bitterne
Occasions we serve in Bitterne
It’s quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Team days and away days
- Summer team parties
- Thank-you lunches
- Client hospitality
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (1.8 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.2 miles south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve on time, so people get back to work on time.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards