Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Shiplake, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your team across Shiplake and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Thank-you lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement do’s
A hog roast near Shiplake
How our corporate hog roast works in Shiplake
A corporate hog roast feeds a team without anyone leaving site. We roast on site in Shiplake through the morning and carve at the time you set. Whether it’s end-of-project celebrations and thank-you lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, crackling and salads.
Near Shiplake, 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.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan staff can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Why choose corporate hog roast in Shiplake?
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shiplake and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement do’s
- Summer staff parties
- Team days and away days
- Thank-you lunches
Historic houses near Shiplake include Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
A hog roast compared with other options
If it is for clients, add china, sides and a second roast to make it more formal. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Staff days in Shiplake: access and travel
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, staff events around Shiplake suit a hog roast. Shiplake is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Commuters will know that the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east. Shiplake is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Staff events anywhere in RG9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. For staff events just outside Shiplake, we cover Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shiplake include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How we price a hog roast for your team
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Common questions in Shiplake
How far is Shiplake from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your staff will want somewhere dry to eat.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you cover Shiplake?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shiplake and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
Tell us the numbers and the time and we’ll plan around them.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Open days in Shiplake typically finish in daylight, though in winter it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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 leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
Let us know about changes: we can hold the roast for a short time.
China crockery is available for client events.
Nearby places to Shiplake
More for events in Shiplake
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away