Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Blackwater, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast day in Blackwater? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
- Garden fêtes
A hog roast near Blackwater
Care home hog roast in Blackwater, carved to order
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. We serve thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater days for relatives and care home summer fairs.
Smaller homes around Blackwater may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A named contact on the day
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Blackwater
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Other occasions in Blackwater
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or GU17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
China crockery is available on request.
Care homes around Blackwater
Blackwater is about 1 mile south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Blackwater suit a hog roast. Blackwater is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Blackwater to Guildford (11 miles away).
Wildmoor Heath is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Blackwater station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Anywhere in GU17, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include London Road, Bell Lane and Ash Close; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Frogmore (1 mile west), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north) and York Town (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Horseshoe Lake and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Frogmore Community College (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Mr Bumble pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.2 miles north-east)
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Winter afternoons in Blackwater are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
A hog roast or other catering?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Blackwater
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for Blackwater
Which station is closest to Blackwater?
The closest is Blackwater station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Could you cook in Sandhurst Memorial Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can visitors eat too?
It works well as a day with families.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you cover Blackwater?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Blackwater and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Events we cater in Blackwater
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Blackwater, including:
- Retirement community days
- Milestone days for the home
- Themed days
- Open afternoons
Volunteers from churches such as St Barnabas Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards