High on the Hog

23/07/2024

Did you know, we have our very own cafe on site? ran by whips up a storm in the kitchen each weekend!

From the best bacon sarnies and sunny side up eggs, to deeply delicious and luxurious cakes like this one here, you couldn’t ask for a better way to end your tour at the mansion! Rest a while with a cuppa, light lunch and sweet treats 🍰

Give them a follow, and tell us what you might like to see them bake next!

04/06/2024

It’s hard not to be inspired when you visit Woodchester Mansion—from the stunning scenery in which it is nestled to the intricate stonework and fascinating architecture found within. 📸 displays beautiful creativity, recreating Woodchester Mansion on paper. 🎨

Ready to feel inspired? Then join us for Gild Moot: A Stone Festival on June 8th & 9th. A cultural and creative exploration featuring experts giving live talks, demos, and workshops. This event provides free access to exhibits and affordable tickets at just £22 per day or £40 for a weekend/2-day ticket.

⚒️ Stone carving displays
⚒️ Carpentry demonstrations
⚒️ Dry stone walling classes
⚒️ Lime mortar demonstrations
⚒️ Craft-related and historical demonstrations for adults
⚒️ Storytelling for children
⚒️ Static displays in the Mansion library

PLUS... food, drink, and music! 🎶

You can learn more about this event, check the full schedule, and buy your tickets here 👉 https://www.stonemasonsguild.com/the-gild-moot-2024/

20/05/2024

Enjoying these delicious sweet treats and so much more with 🍰 🫖

The sun ☀️ is shining for yet another fantastic weekend spent strolling the halls of Woodchester Mansion, a delightfully intriguing neo-gothic masterpiece, once abandoned and now a passionate restoration project nestled in the countryside. 🌳

Four spaces remain on our next stone carving workshop taking place on May 25th! Spend the day in the stunning surroundings of Woodchester Mansion, exploring the intricate and captivating skill that is working with stone. Just £110 per person, simply 📧 our wonderful team on [email protected] to secure your space. ⚒️

16/05/2024

We are excited to invite you all to our Stone & Craft Festival on Saturday, June 8th, and Sunday, June 9th! As part of the larger Gild Moot Celebration, the largest international craft and culture event for a generation, taking place in Gloucestershire, this event begins right here at Woodchester Mansion!

What to expect:

⚒️ Stone carving displays
⚒️ Carpentry demonstrations
⚒️ Dry stone walling classes
⚒️ Lime mortar demonstrations
⚒️ Craft-related and historical demonstrations for adults
⚒️ Storytelling for children
⚒️ Static displays in the Mansion library

PLUS... food, drink, and music! 🎶

Check out this awesome schedule and tag a friend you think would love to attend too! 👇

You can learn more about this fantastic event here: [Stone Masons Guild - The Gild Moot 2024](https://www.stonemasonsguild.com/the-gild-moot-2024/)

13/05/2024

With Woodchester Mansion – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

28/04/2024

26/04/2024

🎩✨5th & 6th May 2024 ✨🎩

Join us for this year’s May Day Festival with the Steampunks!
There is SO much to look forward to across this two day event, with fun for all ages- bring the family and experience this fun filled event at Woodchester Mansion!

🎶 Morris dancers
💃 Maypole dancing
🍔 Food & drinks
🎟️ Reduced Mansion admission
🪨 Stone carving demos
🛍️ Stalls
🧀Cheese Rolling
🐴 HobbyHorse Dressage
🫖 Teapot Racing
☕️ Tea Duelling

And so much more!

Gather the family and come experience the magic this May bank holiday!

Tag your loved ones and make plans! 👇

22/04/2024

We are looking to recruit the following staff for immediate start.

Cook for our cafe at Woodchester Mansion. Full or part time to suit. Must be able to travel to and from the Mansion and be available at weekends. Kitchen experience essential including hygiene training.

Part time event chef. Predominately Fridays and Saturdays with some midweek work. Kitchen experience essential as well as own transport. Based at our unit in Cam and onsite for events.

Part time/ad hoc function staff to work on events. Must be available Saturdays. Experience preferred and own transport preferable.

Excellent rates of pay, some uniform provided and we are a fun team to work for.

Please contact [email protected] for more details or for an application form.

22/04/2024

So pleased to be part of this amazing place 😊

Spotlight ✨ on !

We’ve been open for a few weeks now, welcoming our new on-site caterers, High on the Hog 🐷.

Filling our counters and your lunch plates with tasty treats, light bites, and delicious drinks—your feedback has been fantastic!

What’s your favorite café treat after a tour of Woodchester Mansion so far? 🍰

19/04/2024

📸 captured & at !

Ready for the weekend? With a forecast dry and ☀️ weekend, we are open Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm (last tickets at 4pm).

Dressed in the delights of Spring, Woodchester Mansion offers:

🌳 Stunning surroundings
🐄 Wildlife watching
🧁 Catering by
🦇 Bat watching room
📣 Guided tours by expert volunteers
… And more!

🎟️ Just £11 per adult (or £10 with NT membership). Tag a friend to bring along!

16/04/2024

🎩✨ Excitment is building for the May Fair with the STEAMPUNKS at the Mansion this early Bank Holiday weekend on the 5th & 6th May! Don’t miss out on:

🎶 Morris dancers
💃 Maypole dancing
🍔 Food & drinks
🎟️ Reduced Mansion admission
🪨 Stone carving demos
🛍️ Stalls with treasures

Plus, join in unique Steampunk events like cheese rolling, hobby horse dressage, teapot racing, and tea duelling!

Gather the family and come experience the magic ✨ in this huge community event!

13/04/2024

We are excited to invite you all to our Stone & Craft Festival- taking place here at the Mansion on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th of June!

What to expect? 👂

⚒️Stone carving displays
⚒️Carpentry demos
⚒️Dry stone walling classes
⚒️Lime mortar demos
⚒️Demos for adults on craft-related and historical topics
⚒️Story-telling for children
⚒️Static displays in the Mansion library

PLUS…. food, drink, and music! 🎶

Can’t wait until June to get involved? No worries! Grab one of the last few spots remaining on this month’s Stone Carving Workshop and immerse yourself in this ancient craft under the watchful eye of our Master Stonemason! Email now to grab your spot on April 27th for just £110per person! 📧 [email protected]

04/04/2024

📸

Exciting news! 🎉

Join us at Woodchester Mansion on Sat 8th & Sun 9th June for an unforgettable weekend filled with ancient crafts and traditions.

🏛️✨ Don’t miss out on the Stone & Craft Festival featuring:

⚒️Stone carving displays
⚒️Carpentry demos
⚒️Dry stone walling classes
⚒️Lime mortar demos
⚒️Demos for adults on craft-related and historical topics
⚒️Story-telling for children
⚒️Static displays in the Mansion library

PLUS…. food, drink, and music! 🎶

Everyone’s invited to enjoy this inspiring day, so tag a friend and let them know 👇

29/03/2024

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Woodchester Mansion is officially open for the 2024 season!

🎉 Join us today for our first day back in action, where our kitchen is serving up delicious light bites and sweet treats. From 11 AM to 5 PM, come explore the mysteries of our historic mansion and enjoy some scrumptious snacks. Remember, last tickets are sold at 4 PM, so don't miss out!

But that's not all – we've got a jam-packed schedule of events lined up for this season. From up-close-and-personal bat experiences to May Day Celebrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled on our website and social media channels for updates and announcements. Let the adventure begin!

18/03/2024

We are delighted to have been awarded the contract for all the catering at Woodchester Mansion seven days a week so we are looking for staff to work with us on a part time or ad hoc basis.
Ideally you will have some experience in catering and you will need your own transport due to the location.
We are particularly looking for staff who can work during the week as well as the weekends. Usual opening hours will be 10 to 5 but there will be some evening events.

Good rates of pay and training provided,
Please DM us for more details or email [email protected]

12/03/2024

4 commercial size chest freezers all in good working order. Selling due to installation of walk in freezer. Ready to collect from Cam. Please DM for further details. £150 each for quick sale.

12/02/2024

We have a very busy wedding & function season coming up and we have also been awarded the contract for all the catering at Woodchester Mansion seven days a week so we are looking for the following staff to work with us on a full time/part time or ad hoc basis.

Ideally you will have some experience in catering and have your own transport. Good rates of pay and training provided,

Please DM us for more details or email [email protected]

Senior Chef
Based in our kitchen in Cam we are looking for an experienced hands on Chef to oversee all our catering operations including our dessert company and Woodchester Mansion contract. Working with the Directors to develop new products and build new business. Must be prepared to work weekends and evenings. Responsibilities to include kitchen management and Health & Safety, ordering, menu planning and rotas. Integral member of the Senior Management Team. Working week 5 days out of 7 with good rate of pay and holiday entitlement.

Manager for the Café at Woodchester Mansion
Full time post working 5 days out of 7. Responsible for kitchen and café management including Health & Safety, Ordering and Rotas as well as working with the Senior Management Team on menu planning, function management and business development. Ideally with kitchen experience to be able to prepare food onsite.

Full Time/Part Time/Ad Hoc staff for High on the Hog and The Café at Woodchester Mansion
Working hours to be agreed. We are particularly looking for people who can work during the week on functions and events as well as weekends.

22/12/2023

We have 4 desserts left

2 x Baked Blueberry Cheesecakes

1 x Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake

1 x Raspberry & Passion Fruit Cheesecake

Serve 12-14 £20 each cash or card

I’ll be here today 22nd until 4pm if anyone would like one. I can meet someone here tomorrow morning if that is easier. My

20/12/2023

20/12/2023

We have some amazing hand made desserts available on a first come, first serve basis left over from Christmas production at our sister company Simply Desserts www.simplydesserts.uk

Each dessert will serve 12-14 and come frozen. Collect from our unit on Draycott Business Park between 10-12 on Friday if possible. £20 each cash or card.

Please leave a message to secure.

Mint Chocolate Torte x 1

Chocolate Amaretto Torte x 1

Raspberry Passionfruit Cheesecake x 1

Apricot Ginger Torte x 1

Baked Blueberry Cheesecake x 2

Lemon and Blueberry Cheesecake x 1

Banoffee x 1

19/09/2023

We at High on the Hog have been given a lot of St Pierre brioche hot dog and burger rolls that were bought for a fundraising event last Sunday but due to the weather weren’t used and are looking for a good home. They have a best before dates between 7th and 26th October. If any local organisations are holding a bbq or event or could make use of them please DM me

01/09/2023

It was a lovely day and we were very pleased to be part of it 👏

01/09/2023

17/07/2023

We're excited to announce that we'll be selling muffins and cakes in our food trailer starting July 19th!

We've been working hard in the kitchen to perfect our muffin and cake recipes, and we're so excited to finally share them with you. We'll be offering a variety of flavours to choose from, including white chocolate & raspberry muffins, carrot cake and fudge brownies.

Find us in Draycott Business Park, Dursley
www.highonthehog.co.uk
01452 741 638

14/07/2023

We are proud to have catered for Frampton 10k race this year. We provided a variety of delicious food and drinks to fuel the runners including vegetarian and vegan options.

We received rave reviews from the runners and were grateful for the opportunity to support a local event.

If you're looking for delicious catering for your next event, contact us at [email protected]
www.highonthehog.co.uk

12/07/2023

A gentleman's afternoon tea for a wedding in Monmouth. This display of food included favourites such as rare beef and smoked Salmon sandwiches, cheese scones, raised porkpie flavoured scotch eggs and gourmet sausage rolls.


www.highonthehog.co.uk

05/06/2023

It’s National Sausage Roll Day! What better way to celebrate this day than to showcase some of our favourite flavours of sausage rolls. You’ve seen our Welsh dragon and cheese and marmite sausage roll before, but did you know we also have a Mexican-inspired sausage roll. With taco seasonings and salsa pastry with cherry stone powder, this sausage roll is sure to spice up your day!

www.highonthehog.co.uk

05/06/2023

Looking for your next job opportunity? We are seeking an experienced individual to fill the senior position of Dessert Chef here at Simply Desserts. The position involves supplying a range of products to trade. We look forward to hearing from you!

For more information contact us at:
[email protected]
01452 741 638 or 07553 931348

Founded in 2017, High on the Hog is a premium event & wedding caterer based in Gloucestershire.

22/05/2023

We are hiring! Here at High On The Hog we are passionate about food, and we are looking for someone who shares this enthusiasm to join our team. We are looking to fill the position of a full-time chef. Past experience is essential and a driving license is preferred. This position offers a competitive salary. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

For more information contact us at:
[email protected]
01452 741 638 or 07553 931 348
www.highonthehog.co.uk

18/05/2023

Job Opening! We are looking for experienced front-of-house staff to join our wedding and events catering company. We are looking for someone who is hardworking and can start immediately. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact us:
www.highonthehog.co.uk
Tel: 01452 741 638, Mob: 07553 931 348
[email protected]

High on the Hog are premium wedding & event caterers based in Gloucestershire