Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Brockenhurst, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Brockenhurst.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Milestone days for the home
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast in Brockenhurst
Care home hog roast in Brockenhurst, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We’re often asked to cater family days with visitors and staff thank-you lunches, with roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce.
Around Brockenhurst, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a picture and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Perfect for your care home event in Brockenhurst
It turns a normal day into an event.
People around Brockenhurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Themed days
- Open afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Visitors arriving by train should know that Brockenhurst station serves Brockenhurst directly.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Questions from Brockenhurst
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you come to Brockenhurst?
Yes, Brockenhurst is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What allergens are in the food?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Hog roast days near Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Brockenhurst, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Brockenhurst to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of St Saviour, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Brockenhurst is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in SO42, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home event could be at a house on Fibbards Road, The Rise and Brookley Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include South Weirs (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), Balmerlawn (1 mile north-east), Lyndhurst (4 miles north) and Emery Down (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include Morant Arms (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Approval from the home
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September sunset in Brockenhurst is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Brockenhurst
More for events in Brockenhurst
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away