Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Farringdon, Hampshire
Corporate hog roast in Farringdon: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Thank-you lunches
- Summer team parties
- Milestone celebrations
A hog roast near Farringdon
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Corporate hog roast in Farringdon, carved to order
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Farringdon all suit a hog roast, as a thank-you to the team. Whether it’s launch days and team treats, we’ll put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your staff.
Rural businesses around Farringdon can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Towns and villages near Farringdon
What else we do in Farringdon
Business events near Farringdon
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Farringdon is well within our area for staff events. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Farringdon sits roughly 47 miles from central London, well within our area. For colleagues arriving by train, Alton station is about 3 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
We bring hog roasts to staff events all over the GU34 postcode area. Whether your staff event is on Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Farringdon includes Selborne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Rose and Crown Inn (under half a mile east)
Questions from Farringdon
Do you come out to small places like Farringdon?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Farringdon from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls keep service quick.
Do you come to Farringdon?
Yes, Farringdon is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Where on site can you cook?
Most car parks and yards are fine, if there is a level spot away from buildings and vehicles.
How we price a hog roast for your team
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
If the schedule moves, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Lunchtime bookings in Farringdon are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. Summer events have daylight until around 9:20pm.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- We check access and the cooking area, then quote.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Farringdon?
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast is easier to organise and keeps people together. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Farringdon hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Farringdon
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Perfect for your staff event in Farringdon
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Farringdon, such as:
- Staff summer days
- Retirements and long-service awards
- New premises openings
- Project wrap-ups
Within reach of Farringdon are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (3.7 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4.2 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards