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Hog Roast for Staff Days in North Gorley, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in North Gorley.
- Launch days
- Retirement do’s
- Client and customer events
Slow-roasted pork in North Gorley
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in North Gorley
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in North Gorley all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. We’re often asked to cater retirement do’s and open days and family days, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Rural businesses around North Gorley can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, then roast through the morning.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days and we will fit in.
Occasions we serve in North Gorley
We look after serving and clearing, so nobody on your team has to help.
Whatever the occasion in North Gorley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Customer days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Family fun days
Historic houses near North Gorley include Breamore House (4.5 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in North Gorley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Sign-off for outside caterers
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Daytime open days in North Gorley are rarely affected by light, but in December it is dark by about 4:05pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We clear up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Workplace catering around North Gorley
North Gorley is in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your team in North Gorley? We can help. North Gorley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside.
For staff events in SP6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to North Gorley we cover include Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near North Gorley include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
For event organisers in North Gorley
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Places near North Gorley
Also in North Gorley
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a formal plated lunch, it is less formal and normally costs less. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Questions from North Gorley
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like North Gorley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you do a hog roast for a client event?
It can be dressed up, with plates or china.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Tell us what your site asks for, and we will tell you what we can send.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you come to North Gorley?
Yes, North Gorley is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away