Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Binsted, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Binsted.
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
- Home anniversaries
Care home hog roast in Binsted
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Binsted
Retirement housing and day centres around Binsted book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We’re often asked to cater seasonal events and care home summer fairs, serving roast potatoes, new potatoes and apple sauce.
For a care home near Binsted, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Chicken can be added.
Perfect for your care home event in Binsted
We plan around the home’s routines.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Binsted, such as:
- Garden fêtes
- Community open days
- Retirement housing events
- Themed days
Residents who remember days out at Holybourne Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning a hog roast day in Binsted
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Binsted. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of the Holy Cross, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Binsted is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as The Street and Lovell Gardens or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you will find The Binsted Inn (less than half a mile west)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late May, sunset in Binsted is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Seating for residents
- Someone to meet us
- Clear of bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
More for events in Binsted
FAQs for Binsted
Do you come out to small places like Binsted?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Binsted?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away