Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Buriton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Buriton.
- Themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement community days
A hog roast near Buriton
Buriton: care homes and access
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater care home events of every size in Buriton. Buriton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Head Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, Petersfield station is about 2.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Buriton.
Care home events anywhere in GU31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road, 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 Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Buriton include Head Down.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (1.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Nest pub (less than half a mile west)
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Buriton
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. For themed days and families’ days, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
At a rural home near Buriton, access matters so we can plan our route. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Buriton
What’s the nearest station to Buriton?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Buriton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Where the roaster can go in Buriton
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Seating for residents
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request thin slices
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Events we cater in Buriton
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Buriton:
- Open afternoons
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer fêtes
If your residents have links with Church of St Mary, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. For a summer hog roast day in Buriton, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Places near Buriton
What else we do in Buriton
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards