Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Winnall, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Winnall.
- New premises openings
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirements and long-service awards
Slow-roasted pork in Winnall
Workplace catering around Winnall
Winnall is about 1 mile north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater staff events of every size in Winnall. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Winnall to Southampton (11 miles away).
Central London is about 60 miles from Winnall, and we cover it as standard. Commuters will know that the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1 mile west.
Wherever your staff event is in SO23, SO21 and SO20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Moss Road, Water Lane and Imber Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the M3, Winnall is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Kings Worthy (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north-east), Abbots Worthy (2 miles north), Temple Valley (2 miles east) and Morestead (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (7 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Winchester City Museum (0.8 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Peter Symonds College (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
Corporate hog roast in Winnall, carved to order
Most teams have a set break, so the roast is timed to the minute. Rolls keep service fast. For client and customer events and long-service celebrations, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
Around Winnall, teams work at farms, workshops and units. It works at any of them. Timings are planned around your staff event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
More for events in Winnall
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your staff, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Evening staff events in Winnall need light after sunset: sunset ranges from about 9:25pm in June to 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- The team carves and serves on time.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- Level hardstanding or lawn
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Winnall: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Winnall close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you feed staff and families?
We do. Include visitors in your numbers and we will plan for everyone.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about staff who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What affects the price in Winnall
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Winnall
It’s quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Winnall and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Away days
- Launch days
- Thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
By road, Winnall is on or near the M3, which makes it easy for us to reach.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Some staff won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
Give us a contact on site for the day.
China crockery is available for client events, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Why choose a hog roast in Winnall?
Next to a staff barbecue, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away