Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Butlocks Heath
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Butlocks Heath.
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
- Themed days
Planning an event in Butlocks Heath?
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Butlocks Heath
Day centres and retirement housing near Butlocks Heath also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Typical bookings include anniversaries of the home and sheltered housing gatherings, serving roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Country homes near Butlocks Heath frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Sign-off from management
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Butlocks Heath
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
How we price a hog roast day
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Butlocks Heath?
We plan around the home’s routines.
Hosts in Butlocks Heath book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre lunches
- Summer fêtes
- Family days with visitors
For families visiting by train, there’s a station right in Butlocks Heath: Netley station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late May, sunset in Butlocks Heath is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Butlocks Heath
Which station is closest to Butlocks Heath?
Netley station, in Butlocks Heath itself.
Can you roast near the sea around Butlocks Heath?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you cater in Butlocks Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Butlocks Heath and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Chicken can be added.
Also in Butlocks Heath
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Butlocks Heath: care homes and access
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Butlocks Heath, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Old photos of Mercury Marshes can spark conversation during a hog roast day. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Butlocks Heath, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Wherever your care home event is in SO31, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Butlocks Heath include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards