Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Calshot, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Calshot.
- Seasonal events
- Day centre events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Calshot?
How our care home hog roast works in Calshot
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. For day centre get-togethers and family days with visitors, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Country homes near Calshot frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
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Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Perfect for your care home event in Calshot
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
In Calshot and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Home anniversaries
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 4.1 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September sunset in Calshot is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Calshot questions
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 about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Can you serve on plates?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Care homes around Calshot
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cater care home events of every size in Calshot. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as St George sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Residents who remember days out at Mercury Marshes may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Calshot is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Wherever your care home event is in SO45, we can roast on site for your residents. From Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Calshot we cover include Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Calshot include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away