Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Houghton, Hampshire
Give your staff a proper hog roast at your staff event in Houghton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Project wrap-ups
- Team-building days
- Summer staff parties
A hog roast near Houghton
Corporate hog roast in Houghton, carved to order
A hog roast brings lunch to the workplace. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Houghton, roast through the morning and carve at the time you set. Typical bookings include team-building days and customer days, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and salads.
Rural businesses around Houghton can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Events we cater in Houghton
Service is fast, ideal for a set break.
Here’s what people in Houghton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Team treats
- Open days and family days
- Milestone celebrations
- Client hospitality
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Nearby places to Houghton
Other occasions in Houghton
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Staff days in Houghton: access and travel
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Houghton for staff events. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Houghton include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. Houghton is about 68 miles from central London.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (under half a mile north)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Houghton, summer evenings stay light until about 9:25pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. By late September, sunset is around 7:10pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Houghton?
For client events, add china, sides and a second roast for a more polished feel. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Houghton
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- Access through the site gates
- Shelter for the team
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Houghton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Houghton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Houghton from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Each site is different: pass on your list and we will respond.
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 confirm the space with your quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater in Houghton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Houghton and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away