Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ashton, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Ashton.
- Milestone days for the home
- Care home summer fairs
- Days for relatives
Care home hog roast for Ashton
Events we cater in Ashton
It brings residents, families and staff together.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ashton, including:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Community open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Days for relatives
Families coming by rail can use the station: Botley station, about 4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Care home hog roast in Ashton, slow-roasted on site
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include seasonal events and open afternoons, serving roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
At a rural home near Ashton, access matters so we can plan our route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Ashton: care homes and access
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ashton. Ashton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (8 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Peter sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Old photos of Bishops Waltham Branch LNR can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Wherever your care home event is in SO32, we can roast on site for your residents. Other places close to Ashton we cover include Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashton includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Ashton include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request thin slices
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Chicken can be added.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter afternoons in Ashton are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Ashton?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Ashton
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Ashton
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Ashton
Do you come out to small places like Ashton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Ashton?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4 miles away.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A named contact on the day
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Other occasions in Ashton
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away