Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Bursledon
We bring a hog roast day to Bursledon and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff appreciation days
Care home hog roast in Bursledon
About our care home hog roast in Bursledon
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. Whether it is anniversaries of the home and residents’ themed days, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
Around Bursledon, some homes have limited outdoor space, so we check the space with photos first. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Bursledon
We adapt serving to suit residents.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Bursledon. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open afternoons
- Themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Garden fêtes
Volunteers from churches such as St Paul’s Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
Care homes around Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Bursledon. Bursledon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Residents who remember days out at Netley Common may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bursledon station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Bursledon is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in SO31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a care home event in a garden on High Street, Station Road and School Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For care home events just outside Bursledon, we cover Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile north)
Bursledon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bursledon?
The closest is Bursledon station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Bursledon close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Bursledon?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Read how we price and the cost guide.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In summer, Bursledon has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from management
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A named contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away