Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Balmerlawn, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Balmerlawn.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
Planning an event in Balmerlawn?
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Seating for residents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Care home hog roast in Balmerlawn, slow-roasted on site
Retirement housing and day centres around Balmerlawn book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. For seasonal events and home anniversaries, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes for your residents.
Near Balmerlawn, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. By late September, the light in Balmerlawn goes at about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Balmerlawn
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.
Can you roast near the sea around Balmerlawn?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Nearby places to Balmerlawn
Other occasions in Balmerlawn
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Balmerlawn: care homes and access
Balmerlawn is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Balmerlawn suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Balmerlawn to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Brockenhurst station is about 0.9 miles away. Balmerlawn is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in SO42 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Brockenhurst (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), South Weirs (2 miles south-west), Lyndhurst (3 miles north) and Emery Down (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (12 miles north).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Balmerlawn
It brings residents, families and staff together.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Balmerlawn, such as:
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre events
- Residents’ themed days
If your residents have links with Church of St Nicholas, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Balmerlawn hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards