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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Shirley Oaks, Greater London
Corporate hog roast in Shirley Oaks: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Site openings
- Retirement do’s
- Summer team parties
Corporate hog roast for Shirley Oaks
Corporate hog roast in Shirley Oaks, slow-roasted on site
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Shirley Oaks all suit a hog roast, as a simple way to say thank you. We’re often asked to cater away days and staff thank-you lunches, with salads, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
In Shirley Oaks, lunch breaks are frequently short, so we roast ahead and carve fast. Tell us about site access and security. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a formal plated lunch, a hog roast is relaxed and generally better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Shirley Oaks for staff days and open days
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Staff events in Shirley Oaks are part of our patch. We cater 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north. Historic houses near Shirley Oaks include Addington Palace (1.8 miles south-east) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
We cover staff events in every part of the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A232, Shirley Oaks is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Shirley Oaks include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
Also near Shirley Oaks
What else we do in Shirley Oaks
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen information with the team
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days and we’ll fit in.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. If your staff event in Shirley Oaks runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books corporate hog roast in Shirley Oaks?
It needs no kitchen on site, just an outdoor spot.
In Shirley Oaks and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer team parties
- Away days
- Open days and family days
- Staff thank-you lunches
By road, Shirley Oaks is on or near the A232, which makes it easy for us to reach.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
FAQs for Shirley Oaks
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Shirley Oaks?
Frequently, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Can you do a hog roast in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away