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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Havenstreet.
- Retirement do’s
- Team-building days
- Site open days
Planning an event in Havenstreet?
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Corporate hog roast in Havenstreet, slow-roasted on site
Most teams have a set break, so the roast is timed to the minute and serve quickly. Rolls are the quickest way to serve. For client and customer events and team-building days, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
Rural businesses around Havenstreet can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Havenstreet (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Havenstreet
Also in Havenstreet
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Evening staff events in Havenstreet need light after sunset: about 9:20pm in June, 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Havenstreet
There are options for people who do not eat pork.
People around Havenstreet book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Long-service celebrations
- End-of-project celebrations
- Away days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Within reach of Havenstreet are historic houses such as Nunwell House (2.8 miles south-east) and Arreton Manor (2.8 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast for your team
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Havenstreet for staff days and open days
Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at staff events around Havenstreet. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Commuters will know that Smallbrook Junction station is about 2.2 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For staff events just outside Havenstreet, we cover Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If your staff event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Havenstreet include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Where the roaster can go in Havenstreet
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Someone to meet us at reception
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
For somewhere as remote as Havenstreet, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Common questions in Havenstreet
Which station is closest to Havenstreet?
Smallbrook Junction station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Havenstreet too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster 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’ll check it with you before booking.
What will our facilities team need?
Let us know your site’s requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
How do we book for a business?
Let us know your company’s booking requirements, and we will explain the booking terms.
Do you come to Havenstreet?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Havenstreet and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a staff barbecue, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Havenstreet hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards