Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Tipner, Portsmouth
Treat your staff to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your staff event in Tipner. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Site openings
- Summer staff parties
- Open days and family days
Slow-roasted pork in Tipner
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
About our corporate hog roast in Tipner
Workplaces have rules, and we work to them: access, gas cooking and the cooking area. Tell us what your facilities team needs. We serve spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and salads, and we’re frequently booked for family fun days and staff summer days.
Around Tipner, teams work at farms, workshops and units. It works at any of them. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Tipner (PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Tipner
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
Whatever the occasion in Tipner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Long-service celebrations
- Thank-you lunches
- Project wrap-ups
- Site open days
Commuters will know that Portsmouth & Southsea station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
Also in Tipner
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Is a hog roast right for your staff event?
Next to taking the team out, a hog roast is easier to organise and keeps people together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Tipner
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Tipner
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Tipner close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you come to Tipner?
Yes, Tipner is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you send documents for facilities?
Requirements vary: pass on your list and we will respond.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your staff, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. If your staff event in Tipner runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:20pm in June to 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- We serve within your break.
- We pack away and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Tipner, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Find out how many do not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Salads and coleslaw make it a fuller lunch.
Business events near Tipner
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cover Tipner and its neighbours for staff events. Tipner is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
The M275 and A2047 put Tipner within easy reach for us. Central London is about 64 miles from Tipner, and we cover it as standard. The coast is within about 3 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Wherever your staff event is in PO2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Tipner sits on or near the M275 and A2047, which makes travel to your staff event easy. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Tipner includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.8 miles east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Mother Shipton pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.5 miles south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards