Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Ramsdell
We bring a hog roast for your team to Ramsdell and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Team days and away days
- Long-service celebrations
- Client and customer events
Corporate hog roast in Ramsdell
How our corporate hog roast works in Ramsdell
A hog roast brings lunch to the workplace. We set up in a car park, yard or courtyard in Ramsdell, roast through the morning and carve at the time you set. Popular choices include coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater thank-you lunches and customer days.
Near Ramsdell, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Staff days in Ramsdell: access and travel
Ramsdell is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. We cover staff events in Ramsdell, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ramsdell to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Ramsdell is about 47 miles from central London, well within our area. For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Monk Sherborne Road, Baughurst Road and Basingstoke Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Charter Alley (1 mile east), West Heath (1 mile north), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east), Pamber End (1 mile north-east) and Salters Heath (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (9 miles east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Daneshill Park Woods.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
For staff who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the site clean.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Open days in Ramsdell generally finish in daylight, though in winter it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Perfect for your staff event in Ramsdell
There are options for people who do not eat pork.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ramsdell, including:
- Summer staff parties
- Long-service celebrations
- Client hospitality
- Team treats
Historic houses near Ramsdell include The Vyne (2.9 miles east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, everyone gets to join in. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Ramsdell
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
- A named contact for the day
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Ramsdell
How far is Ramsdell from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ramsdell?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can it be more formal?
With china and sides, it works well for clients.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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