Hampshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Widley
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in Widley.
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A hog roast near Widley
Corporate hog roast in Widley, carved to order
At an open day, you need food that serves a lot of people quickly. A hog roast does exactly that, and our team serves and clears. For summer staff parties and site open days, we can cook crackling, salads and hog roast rolls for your staff.
For farms and rural sites near Widley, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
- Sign-off for outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, and the roast cooks through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Widley?
If it is for clients, choose china, sides and lamb or chicken for a more polished feel. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Widley
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Business events near Widley
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your team in Widley? We cover the whole area. Widley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Widley sits roughly 61 miles from central London, well within our area. Among the historic houses close to Widley are Warblington Castle (3.7 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers. The coast is within about 6 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We cater staff events across the PO7 and PO6 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Widley includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for staff who don’t eat pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Lunchtime bookings in Widley are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- We check access and the cooking area, then quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve to your timings.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Widley
How far is Widley from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Widley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you cater in Widley?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Widley
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away