Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Popley, Hampshire
Corporate hog roast in Popley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Site open days
- Client hospitality
- Site openings
Book a hog roast in Popley
Corporate hog roast in Popley, carved to order
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. One roast feeds a crowd, and our team serves and clears. On the menu are crackling, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater project wrap-ups and team-building days.
For businesses around Popley, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For event organisers in Popley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Staff days in Popley: access and travel
Popley is about 2 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Popley and the surrounding area. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Historic houses near Popley include The Vyne (1.6 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
Anywhere in RG24 and RG21, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Wix Road, Abbey Road and Miles Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Popley we cover include Oakridge (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile south), Chineham (1 mile east), Lychpit (2 miles south-east) and Old Basing (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (1.5 miles south) and The Malls (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Popley include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Everest Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Daytime open days in Popley are rarely affected by light, though in winter it is dark by about 4:00pm, so late events need lighting.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We clear up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some staff will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, and the roast cooks through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated lunch, it is less formal and normally costs less. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Why choose corporate hog roast in Popley?
It gets the team out and talking.
In Popley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Team-building days
- Launch days
- Summer team parties
Popley sits roughly 45 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Popley questions
Is Popley close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What will our facilities team need?
Requirements vary: pass on your list and we will respond.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can a company book?
Send your requirements, and the quote will include the terms.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away