Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Boarhunt, 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. Book a hog roast for your team in Boarhunt.
- End-of-project celebrations
- Open days and family days
- Thank-you lunches
Book a hog roast in Boarhunt
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Corporate hog roast in Boarhunt, carved to order
In Boarhunt, we cater retirements, openings and long-service celebrations, as a simple way to say thank you. Typical bookings include away days and milestone celebrations, with halloumi skewers, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken.
At country workplaces around Boarhunt, we can cook in the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some staff will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, and the roast cooks through the morning.
If it’s a themed open day, tell us.
Occasions we serve in Boarhunt
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Boarhunt, such as:
- Retirement do’s
- Thank-you lunches
- New premises openings
- Summer staff parties
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your staff event in Boarhunt. Lunchtime bookings in Boarhunt 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 9:20pm.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
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 will ask:
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, everyone gets to join in. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Staff days in Boarhunt: access and travel
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover Boarhunt and its neighbours for staff events. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Boarhunt is about 63 miles from central London, well within our area.
For staff events in PO17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Nearby places to Boarhunt
Other occasions in Boarhunt
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Boarhunt
What’s the nearest station to Boarhunt?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Boarhunt too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about family fun days?
Open days are a great fit, with chicken and vegetarian options for visitors.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you need a car park?
Most car parks and yards are fine, given level ground and clearance.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls keep service quick.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away