Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Elson
Planning a hog roast for your team in Elson? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family fun days
- Thank-you lunches
- Staff summer days
Book a hog roast in Elson
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Shelter for the team
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Elson
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How our corporate hog roast works in Elson
Whether it is twenty people or a whole site, the roast is sized to fit. Tell us the numbers and the serving window for a quote. We are frequently asked to cater milestone celebrations and long-service celebrations, serving coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and salads.
Around Elson, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A hog roast suits all of them. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
For staff who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. If your staff event in Elson runs into the evening, check the light: about 9:20pm in June, 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Elson
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
Hosts in Elson book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Team-building days
- Site openings
- Client and customer events
- Open days and family days
With the A32 nearby, getting our equipment to site is straightforward.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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Elson questions
Can you roast near the sea around Elson?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Elson close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can it be more formal?
Yes. Add china, sides and a second roast for a more formal feel.
How do we book for a business?
Tell us what your accounts team needs when you enquire, and we’ll explain the booking terms.
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 comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cater open days with families?
We do. Include visitors in your numbers and we’ll cater for all.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Staff days in Elson: access and travel
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your team to staff events anywhere in Elson, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Elson is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Elson to Southampton (13 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Elson is about 66 miles from central London. Within about 4 miles of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We cover staff events in every part of PO12 and PO13 and the streets around it. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Elson is on the A32, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Elson include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Elson
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Elson
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with a formal plated lunch, it’s less formal and normally costs less. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Elson hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away