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Corporate Hog Roast in Staines-upon-Thames
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Staines-upon-Thames.
- New premises openings
- Project wrap-ups
- Team days and away days
A hog roast near Staines-upon-Thames
How our corporate hog roast works in Staines-upon-Thames
For a staff day in Staines-upon-Thames, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser: rolls are fast to serve and easy to eat. There are choices for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it is long-service celebrations and staff thank-you lunches, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
Workplaces in Staines-upon-Thames range from offices to industrial units. We bring lunch to the team without anyone leaving. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
At the agreed time, our chef carves and our staff serve, keeping the queue moving.
Tell us about branding or theming for open days and we’ll fit in.
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Staines-upon-Thames questions
How far is Staines-upon-Thames from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Staines-upon-Thames?
Staines-upon-Thames has its own station: Staines station.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What about family fun days?
Yes, a hog roast suits open days, with alternatives for everyone.
Can you do a hog roast for a client event?
Yes. Add china, sides and a second roast for a more formal feel.
Perfect for your staff event in Staines-upon-Thames
It is quick to serve once carving starts, which suits fixed lunch breaks.
People around Staines-upon-Thames book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirement do’s
- Away days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer staff parties
With the A308 and A320 nearby, getting our equipment to site is straightforward.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Where the roaster can go in Staines-upon-Thames
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact for the day
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast is easier to organise and keeps people together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Business events near Staines-upon-Thames
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. We cater staff events across Staines-upon-Thames and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Staines-upon-Thames to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For colleagues arriving by train, Staines station is in Staines-upon-Thames itself. Among the historic houses close to Staines-upon-Thames are Botleys Mansion (4 miles south) and Frogmore House (4.9 miles north-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
We cover staff events in every part of TW18, TW20 and TW19 and the streets around it. That could mean a staff event in a garden on High Street, Goring's Square and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Staines-upon-Thames on the A308 and A320, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Staines-upon-Thames includes Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include The Magna Carta School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (less than half a mile north)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How it works
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. Evening staff events in Staines-upon-Thames need light after sunset: about 9:20pm in June, 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards