Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Ashlett
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Ashlett and the surrounding area.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
A hog roast near Ashlett
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Someone to meet us
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Approval from the home
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Ashlett
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Whether it is residents’ themed days and day centre lunches, we can cook roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your residents.
Country homes near Ashlett often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Ashlett?
It turns a normal day into an event.
In Ashlett and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre events
- Families’ days
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Ashlett
Other occasions in Ashlett
Ashlett: care homes and access
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ashlett and the surrounding area. Ashlett is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ashlett to Southampton (7 miles away).
Old photos of Mercury Marshes can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Ashlett. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cater care home events across the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. For care home events just outside Ashlett, we cover Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ashlett include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Ashlett include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Ashlett
Can you roast near the sea around Ashlett?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late May in Ashlett has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Ashlett?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Ashlett hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away