Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Barton on Sea
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Barton on Sea.
- Home anniversaries
- Open afternoons
- Families’ days
Planning an event in Barton on Sea?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How our care home hog roast works in Barton on Sea
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are often booked for staff appreciation days and community open days.
Around Barton on Sea, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books care home hog roast in Barton on Sea?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
In Barton on Sea and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff appreciation days
- Milestone days for the home
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
Families coming by rail can use the station: New Milton station, about 1 mile north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Planning a hog roast day in Barton on Sea
Barton on Sea is in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Barton on Sea? We cover the whole area. Barton on Sea is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Barton on Sea to Southampton (17 miles away).
If your residents have links with Parish Church of St Magdalene, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Old photos of Milford on Sea LNR can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Barton on Sea is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cater care home events across the BH25 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Barton Drive, Heathy Close and Barton Way, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Barton on Sea, we also cover New Milton (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-east) and Downton (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (14 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east). The countryside around Barton on Sea includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north) and The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The George Centre pub (under half a mile north)
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Sign-off from management
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late May in Barton on Sea has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Barton on Sea
What’s the nearest station to Barton on Sea?
New Milton station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Barton on Sea?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we will be ready.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Also near Barton on Sea
What else we do in Barton on Sea
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards