Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in The Frenches
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in The Frenches.
- Team treats
- End-of-project celebrations
- Team-building days
Planning an event in The Frenches?
Corporate hog roast in The Frenches, slow-roasted on site
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. A hog roast does exactly that, with our staff serving and clearing. Whether it is summer staff parties and open days and family days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and coleslaw.
Rural businesses around The Frenches can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact on site
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in The Frenches
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Also near The Frenches
Other occasions in The Frenches
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
FAQs for The Frenches
Which station is closest to The Frenches?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Is The Frenches too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Requirements vary: send us the checklist and we will reply.
What’s included?
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Workplace catering around The Frenches
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Hosts in The Frenches book us for staff events of all sizes. The Frenches is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre.
Staff events anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many staff. For staff events just outside The Frenches, we cover Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Romsey Extra (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Evening staff events in The Frenches need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:25pm in June to 4:00pm 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
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your staff
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in The Frenches
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
People around The Frenches book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement do’s
- End-of-project celebrations
- Open days and family days
Within reach of The Frenches are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (3.1 miles north) and Landford Manor (3.2 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How we price a hog roast for your team
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a staff barbecue, everyone gets to join in. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards