Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Anthill Common, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Anthill Common.
- Care home summer fairs
- Open days
- Residents’ themed days
Book a hog roast in Anthill Common
Care home hog roast in Anthill Common, slow-roasted on site
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Popular choices include roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and open afternoons.
Rural care homes near Anthill Common can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose care home hog roast in Anthill Common?
Families and staff can join in.
Here’s what people in Anthill Common most often book a hog roast for:
- Seasonal events
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement community days
- Open afternoons
Visitors arriving by train should know that Portchester station is about 4.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
Anthill Common: care homes and access
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Anthill Common and nearby. Anthill Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Old photos of St Clair's Meadow can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Some homes in Anthill Common have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Anthill Common we cover include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Fox and Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A named contact on the day
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Common questions in Anthill Common
Is Anthill Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Anthill Common?
Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request thin slices
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Anthill Common
What else we do in Anthill Common
For event organisers in Anthill Common
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September sunset in Anthill Common is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away