Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Alverstoke, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast day in Alverstoke? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Open afternoons
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Seasonal events
A hog roast near Alverstoke
How our care home hog roast works in Alverstoke
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. Typical bookings include open afternoons and milestone days for the home, serving roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Country homes near Alverstoke often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Questions from Alverstoke
Can you roast near the sea around Alverstoke?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Alverstoke?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late May in Alverstoke has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Alverstoke
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
- Anniversaries of the home
Residents who remember days out at West of the River Alver may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
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- Whether VAT is included
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- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Alverstoke
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning a hog roast day in Alverstoke
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Alverstoke suit a hog roast. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Alverstoke to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Little Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2.1 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Here we cover the PO12 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (2.5 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Alverstoke include West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Village Home pub (within half a mile north)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Alverstoke
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Alverstoke
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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