Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Appleshaw
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 Appleshaw.
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Appleshaw
Care homes around Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Hosts in Appleshaw book us for care home events of all sizes. Appleshaw is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Peter in the Wood, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
We cover care home events in every part of the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Greensey and West Park; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Appleshaw include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Appleshaw
In Appleshaw, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. We are frequently asked to cater open afternoons and day centre lunches, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
Near Appleshaw, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Count residents who need an alternative
Your team helps residents as needed.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Appleshaw
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Whatever the occasion in Appleshaw, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Home anniversaries
- Garden fêtes
- Open days
- Day centre get-togethers
Anton Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Appleshaw
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Appleshaw, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Appleshaw
Is Appleshaw close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Appleshaw?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Appleshaw?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Appleshaw and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Towns and villages near Appleshaw
Other occasions in Appleshaw
Where the roaster can go in Appleshaw
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In Appleshaw, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away