Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Canada, Hampshire
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 Canada.
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Project wrap-ups
- Open days and family days
Corporate hog roast in Canada
How our corporate hog roast works in Canada
In Canada, we cater retirements, openings and long-service celebrations, as a simple way to say thank you. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, crackling and salads, and we’re frequently booked for retirements and long-service awards and client and customer events.
Rural businesses around Canada can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
Towns and villages near Canada
More for events in Canada
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Staff days in Canada: access and travel
Canada is about 5 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Canada and the surrounding area are covered for staff events. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Within reach of Canada are historic houses such as Landford Manor (2 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first. With the New Forest National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in SO51, we can roast on site for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in West Wellow (1 mile north), Blackhill (1 mile east), East Wellow (1 mile east), Newbridge (2 miles south) and Plaitford Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Rockingham Arms (under half a mile south)
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your staff event. Open days in Canada normally finish in daylight, though in winter it is dark by about 4:00pm, so late events need lighting.
- 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.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your team
There’s no fixed price list, because every staff event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Canada?
Next to street-food vans, a hog roast feeds a lot of people quickly from one roast. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Canada
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Canada?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your staff will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about family fun days?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you come to Canada?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Canada and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Occasions we serve in Canada
You do not need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
In Canada and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Site open days
- Team-building days
- New premises openings
- Client hospitality
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Romsey station, about 4.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
Where the roaster can go in Canada
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Access through the site gates
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away