Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Nettlecombe, Isle of Wight
Treat your staff to a proper hog roast at your staff event in Nettlecombe. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Launch days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Site open days
Corporate hog roast for Nettlecombe
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Access through the site gates
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
For somewhere as remote as Nettlecombe, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Nettlecombe
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
About our corporate hog roast in Nettlecombe
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. A hog roast does exactly that, and our team serves and clears. We’re often asked to cater family fun days and site openings, serving halloumi skewers, salads and coleslaw.
Rural businesses around Nettlecombe can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Other occasions in Nettlecombe
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
Afterwards we tidy up, and leave the site clean.
China crockery is available for client events.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to sandwich platters, hot carved pork feels much more special. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning a team lunch in Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Staff events in Nettlecombe are part of our patch. Nettlecombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Nettlecombe to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
For staff and visitors coming by train, Shanklin station is about 4.1 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 PO38 postcode area, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. Other places close to Nettlecombe we cover include Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). If your staff event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and South Wight (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Nettlecombe includes Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your staff event in Nettlecombe
Our staff serve and clear, so your team doesn’t have to.
However big or small the event in Nettlecombe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Team treats
- Project wrap-ups
- Open days and family days
- Client and customer events
Among the historic houses close to Nettlecombe are Rylstone Manor (4 miles north-east) and Sheat Manor (4.3 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
Nettlecombe: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Nettlecombe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Nettlecombe?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
With china and sides, it works well for clients.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you feed staff and families?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
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. Daytime open days in Nettlecombe are rarely affected by light, though in winter it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Contact us with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards