Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Shawford
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 Shawford.
- Team-building days
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Staff thank-you lunches
Corporate hog roast in Shawford
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
About our corporate hog roast in Shawford
For a client event, a hog roast carved by a chef makes an impression. With china and sides, it becomes a proper meal. Whether it’s team days and away days and site open days, we can cook crackling, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls and more.
Rural businesses around Shawford can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Shawford
Also in Shawford
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A contact on site
- Shelter for the team
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
Events we cater in Shawford
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
In Shawford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Client and customer events
- Launch days
- Site open days
- End-of-project celebrations
For colleagues arriving by train, Shawford station serves Shawford directly.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
Staff days in Shawford: access and travel
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for your team to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shawford and the surrounding area. Shawford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shawford to Southampton (8 miles away).
Central London is about 63 miles from Shawford, well within our area.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Shawford Road and Pearson Lane; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Shawford, we also cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bridge Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Let us know about changes: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
China crockery is available for client events.
Questions from Shawford
Can you do a hog roast in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Shawford from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
With china and sides, it works well for clients.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. If your staff event in Shawford runs into the evening, check the light: about 9:25pm in June, 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every staff event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your team
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards