Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Lower Pennington
We bring a hog roast for your team to Lower Pennington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- New premises openings
- Site open days
- Summer staff parties
Corporate hog roast for Lower Pennington
Corporate hog roast in Lower Pennington, carved to order
For a staff day in Lower Pennington, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser: rolls are fast to serve and easy to eat. Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options cover everyone else. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for long-service celebrations and milestone celebrations.
Rural businesses around Lower Pennington can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
- A named contact for the day
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Perfect for your staff event in Lower Pennington
Service is fast, ideal for a set break.
In Lower Pennington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and family days
- Launch days
- Client and customer events
- Retirements and long-service awards
For staff and visitors coming by train, Lymington Pier station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Lower Pennington, summer evenings stay light until about 9:25pm, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. In late September, the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a team lunch in Lower Pennington
Lower Pennington is about 1 mile south of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater staff events across Lower Pennington and nearby. Lower Pennington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Lower Pennington to Southampton (14 miles away).
With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about a mile, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Anywhere in SO41, we can roast on site for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Lower Pennington, we also cover Pennington (1 mile north), Lymington (1 mile north), Lymore (1 mile west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-west) and Walhampton (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.4 miles north) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2 miles north). Within reach you will find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pennington Infant School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Lower Pennington
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out how many do not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
We set up on the agreed spot, frequently first thing, and the roast cooks through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
FAQs for Lower Pennington
Is Lower Pennington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Lower Pennington?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast for a client event?
It can be dressed up, with plates or china.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you feed staff and families?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away