Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Blackhill, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day to Blackhill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Day centre events
- Days for relatives
- Care home summer fairs
A hog roast near Blackhill
FAQs for Blackhill
Which station is closest to Blackhill?
Romsey station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Blackhill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater in Blackhill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Blackhill and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you carve thinly?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Care home hog roast in Blackhill, carved to order
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Popular choices include apple sauce, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone days for the home and themed days.
At a rural home near Blackhill, access matters. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Care homes around Blackhill
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Blackhill. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Romsey station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Blackhill is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park.
Care home events anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover care home events in East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Blackhill includes Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Embley (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Rockingham Arms (0.8 miles west)
Places near Blackhill
What else we do in Blackhill
Why choose a hog roast in Blackhill?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your care home event in Blackhill
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Whatever the occasion in Blackhill, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Days for relatives
- Milestone days for the home
Copythorne Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event. Winter afternoons in Blackhill are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Blackhill
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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