Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Amport
Looking for a hog roast day in Amport? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
Care home hog roast for Amport
Care home hog roast in Amport, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and we are frequently booked for staff thank-you lunches and day centre events.
Country homes near Amport frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
For event organisers in Amport
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Why choose care home hog roast in Amport?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Amport, including:
- Day centre events
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement community days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Care home hog roasts in Amport
Amport is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Amport for care home events. Amport is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Quarley Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Grateley station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Amport we cover include Fox (1 mile south-west), Monxton (1 mile east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Little Ann (2 miles east) and Kentsboro (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (0.9 miles north)
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How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In summer, Amport has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, 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.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Away from emergency routes
- Sign-off from management
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Amport
Is Amport close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Amport?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will plan the roast around it.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away