Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in South Down, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your team across South Down and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Client and customer events
Book a hog roast in South Down
How our corporate hog roast works in South Down
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. A hog roast does exactly that, and our team serves and clears. We are often asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and long-service celebrations, with coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
For farms and rural sites near South Down, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The hog is roasted on site at your staff event, slowly, over several hours.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Why choose corporate hog roast in South Down?
It gets the team out and talking.
Whatever the occasion in South Down, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Site openings
- Site open days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Team days and away days
South Down is about 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Daytime open days in South Down are rarely affected by light, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so late events need lighting.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for South Down, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in South Down
Which station is closest to South Down?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is South Down too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Requirements vary: pass on your list and we’ll respond.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Business events near South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. South Down and the surrounding area are covered for staff events. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from South Down to Southampton (7 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
For staff events in SO21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to South Down we cover include Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We’ll sign in and follow site rules, and keep vehicles where you ask.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near South Down
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Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is hot, fresh and feels like an event. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why South Down hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away