Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in East Harting
We bring a hog roast for your team across East Harting and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Launch days
- Customer days
- Project wrap-ups
A hog roast near East Harting
Corporate hog roast in East Harting, carved to order
At an open day, you need food that serves a lot of people quickly. A hog roast does exactly that, with our staff serving and clearing. On the menu are crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for long-service celebrations and end-of-project celebrations.
Rural businesses around East Harting can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Let us know about changes: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
If it’s a themed open day, tell us and we’ll fit in.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a staff barbecue, everyone gets to join in. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
East Harting questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to East Harting?
Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What about family fun days?
Yes. Give us total numbers and we’ll plan for everyone.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
What about staff who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In East Harting, summer evenings stay light until about 9:20pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning a team lunch in East Harting
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at staff events around East Harting. East Harting is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 23 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near East Harting include Uppark (1.7 miles south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in GU31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around East Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- A named contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in East Harting
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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