Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Bishopstoke
Care home hog roast in Bishopstoke: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Care home hog roast in Bishopstoke
Care home hog roast in Bishopstoke, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone days for the home and community open days.
In Bishopstoke, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Bishopstoke hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
FAQs for Bishopstoke
Could you cook in Lakeside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Bishopstoke?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
Planning a hog roast day in Bishopstoke
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Hosts in Bishopstoke book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Flexford Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO50, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover care home events in Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Bishopstoke includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bishopstoke include The King's School Senior (1.1 miles south-east) and Wyvern Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Bishopstoke
Other occasions in Bishopstoke
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why choose care home hog roast in Bishopstoke?
We plan around the home’s routines.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bishopstoke and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement housing events
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
- Day centre get-togethers
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Paul's, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Someone to meet us
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late May in Bishopstoke has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bishopstoke, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Chicken can be added.
What affects the price in Bishopstoke
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards