Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Calshot
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Calshot.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days and family days
- Summer team parties
A hog roast near Calshot
Corporate hog roast in Calshot, slow-roasted on site
In Calshot, we cater retirements, openings and long-service celebrations, as a thank-you to the team. We are often asked to cater staff summer days and milestone celebrations, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
For farms and rural sites near Calshot, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Business events near Calshot
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cater staff events across Calshot and nearby. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Calshot to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 4 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We cover staff events in every part of SO45. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- A contact on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your staff event in Calshot. Daytime open days in Calshot are rarely affected by light, though in winter it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant outing, a hog roast keeps everyone on site and saves travel. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Calshot: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Calshot?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Calshot?
Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cater open days with families?
Yes. Give us total numbers and we’ll plan for everyone.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Calshot
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Calshot
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Calshot:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Away days
- Customer days
- Project wrap-ups
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Calshot
Other occasions in Calshot
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards