Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Ampfield
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Ampfield.
- Garden fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Staff thank-you lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Ampfield
Questions from Ampfield
Is Ampfield too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Ampfield?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How our care home hog roast works in Ampfield
Retirement housing and day centres around Ampfield book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Whether it’s retirement community days and seasonal events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a care home near Ampfield, tell us about lanes and the drive. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Places near Ampfield
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request gluten-free rolls
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Ampfield
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ampfield
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Occasions we serve in Ampfield
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ampfield, including:
- Seasonal events
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden fêtes
The A3090 make Ampfield a simple journey for us.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
Care home hog roasts in Ampfield
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Ampfield suit a hog roast. Ampfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ampfield to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mark sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Ampfield sits on or near the A3090, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Close by, we cover care home events in Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. By late September, the light in Ampfield goes at about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards