Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Portmore, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your team across Portmore and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Client hospitality
- Milestone celebrations
- Site open days
Corporate hog roast for Portmore
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Daytime open days in Portmore are rarely affected by light, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- We check access and the cooking area, then quote.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Portmore
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. A hog roast does exactly that, with our staff serving and clearing. For away days and site open days, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls for your staff.
Near Portmore, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Perfect for your staff event in Portmore
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
Here’s what people in Portmore most often book a hog roast for:
- Retirement do’s
- Site open days
- Staff summer days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for staff who don’t eat pork.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We’ll sign in and follow site rules, and keep vehicles where you ask.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What affects the price in Portmore
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Travel to Portmore
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Staff days in Portmore: access and travel
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Portmore. Portmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Portmore are Beaulieu Palace House (4.5 miles north-east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 2 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Wherever your staff event is in SO41, we can roast on site for your staff, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). The countryside around Portmore includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Portmore
Which station is closest to Portmore?
Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
Yes. We time the roast to be ready and serve quickly. Rolls keep service quick.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
It can be as relaxed or polished as you like, depending on the crockery and menu.
Can you cater in Portmore?
Yes, Portmore is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Nearby places to Portmore
Also in Portmore
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards