Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Blissford
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Blissford.
- Garden fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Days for relatives
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Care home hog roast for your care home event in Blissford
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. We are often asked to cater sheltered housing gatherings and day centre get-togethers, serving halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
At a rural home near Blissford, access matters so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, the light in Blissford goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
China crockery is available on request.
What affects the price in Blissford
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
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.
Why choose care home hog roast in Blissford?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Blissford, such as:
- Garden fêtes
- Retirement community days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Milestone days for the home
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of the Holy Ascension, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Care home hog roasts in Blissford
Blissford is in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Blissford and the surrounding area. Blissford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Blashford Lakes may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Blissford is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Blissford, we cover Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Blissford includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Blissford include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (1 mile north)
FAQs for Blissford
Is Blissford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Blissford
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the home
- Away from emergency routes
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Blissford
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
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Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away