Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Dummer
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in Dummer.
- Family fun days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Away days
Corporate hog roast for Dummer
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
How our corporate hog roast works in Dummer
For a staff day in Dummer, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser: rolls are fast to serve and easy to eat. There are choices for people who do not eat pork. Whether it’s staff thank-you lunches and staff summer days, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Dummer, workplaces can be far from shops, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- 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.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
Business events near Dummer
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Dummer for staff events. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles south-west of the centre.
We cater staff events across the RG25 postcode area. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Dummer we cover include North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Dummer include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Lunchtime bookings in Dummer are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
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.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off for outside caterers
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Access through the site gates
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dummer
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Dummer
What’s the nearest station to Dummer?
Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Dummer close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Events we cater in Dummer
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
Hosts in Dummer book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone celebrations
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Open days and family days
- Client hospitality
Dummer is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant outing, a hog roast keeps everyone on site and saves travel. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Dummer
There is no fixed price list, because every staff event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards