Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Ellingham
Give your staff slow-roasted pork and crackling at your staff event in Ellingham. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- New premises openings
- Site open days
- Milestone celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Ellingham
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Daytime open days in Ellingham are rarely affected by light, though in winter it is dark by about 4:05pm, so late events need lighting.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- We serve within your break.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ellingham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Corporate hog roast in Ellingham, slow-roasted on site
For a client event, a hog roast carved by a chef makes an impression. Add china and sides for a more formal feel. We serve spit-roast lamb, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for staff thank-you lunches and client hospitality.
Near Ellingham, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Other occasions in Ellingham
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Ellingham
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Every staff event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your staff event in Ellingham
It gets the team out and talking.
People around Ellingham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Thank-you lunches
- New premises openings
- Milestone celebrations
- Site open days
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Where the roaster can go in Ellingham
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A named contact for the day
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Level hardstanding or lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ellingham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Workplace catering around Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. We cover Ellingham and its neighbours for staff events. Ellingham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your staff event is in BH24, we can bring the roaster to you. For staff events just outside Ellingham, we cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ellingham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
Ellingham questions
Is Ellingham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
What about family fun days?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Afterwards we tidy up, and leave the site clean.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant outing, a hog roast keeps everyone on site and saves travel. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards