Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Lyndhurst and across Hampshire.
- New premises openings
- Retirement do’s
- Team-building days
A hog roast near Lyndhurst
About our corporate hog roast in Lyndhurst
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Lyndhurst all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. Whether it’s long-service celebrations and site open days, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb and more.
For businesses around Lyndhurst, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
At the agreed time, our chef carves and our staff serve, so people get back to work on time.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Lyndhurst for staff days and open days
Lyndhurst is about 4 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Lyndhurst and the surrounding area are covered for staff events. Lyndhurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about a mile, which suits team days in the countryside.
Wherever your staff event is in SO43, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, King's Close and Empress Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Lyndhurst, we also cover Emery Down (1 mile west), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Colbury (4 miles north-east) and Brockenhurst (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south)
Perfect for your staff event in Lyndhurst
We look after serving and clearing, so your team doesn’t have to.
Whatever the occasion in Lyndhurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Summer team parties
- Away days
- New premises openings
- End-of-project celebrations
Commuters will know that Ashurst New Forest station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Shelter for the team
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Level hardstanding or lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your staff, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evening staff events in Lyndhurst need light after sunset: about 9:25pm in June, 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We roast on site.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to sandwich platters, hot carved pork feels much more special. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Lyndhurst
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Lyndhurst
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Lyndhurst?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.4 miles north-east of the centre.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cover Lyndhurst?
Yes, Lyndhurst is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
With china and sides, it works well for clients.
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.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Nearby places to Lyndhurst
Also in Lyndhurst
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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