Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Alderholt
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Alderholt.
- Families’ days
- Care home summer fairs
- Anniversaries of the home
Care home hog roast for Alderholt
Care home hog roast in Alderholt, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Alderholt suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. Whether it is milestone days for the home and summer fêtes, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your residents.
Smaller homes around Alderholt may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning a hog roast day in Alderholt
Alderholt is in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Alderholt and nearby, from gardens to fields. Alderholt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Alderholt to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Alderholt is on or near the B3078, so access for our equipment is simple. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St James sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Alderholt sits on or near the B3078, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. For care home events just outside Alderholt, we cover Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Alderholt include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Churchill Arms (0.5 miles west)
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Alderholt?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Where the roaster can go in Alderholt
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Seating for residents
- Away from opening windows
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. By late September, the light in Alderholt goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Alderholt: your questions answered
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Who books care home hog roast in Alderholt?
We plan around the home’s routines.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Alderholt, including:
- Open days
- Seasonal events
- Day centre lunches
- Families’ days
Old photos of Blashford Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away