Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Blashford
Care home hog roast in Blashford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden fêtes
- Seasonal events
- Anniversaries of the home
Book a hog roast in Blashford
Care homes around Blashford
Blashford is in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Blashford, whatever the venue. Blashford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Blashford to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Old photos of Linbrook Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Blashford, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over BH24 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Snails Lane, Ivy Lane and Woolmer Lane, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Ellingham (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile north-east), Poulner (1 mile south-east), Highwood (1 mile east) and Ringwood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Alice Lisle Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
About our care home hog roast in Blashford
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Whether it’s anniversaries of the home and families’ days, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken and more.
At a rural home near Blashford, access matters so we can plan our route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Other occasions in Blashford
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is often easier.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In summer, Blashford has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:05pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Blashford
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Someone to meet us
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Blashford
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
Blashford: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Blashford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
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. Ask and we will check.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Blashford
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Blashford
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open afternoons
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary and All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away