Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Catherington, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day to Catherington and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family days with visitors
- Staff appreciation days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Catherington
How our care home hog roast works in Catherington
In Catherington, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. Typical bookings include day centre events and care home summer fairs, serving roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Catherington can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
FAQs for Catherington
How far is Catherington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Catherington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What else we do in Catherington
Care home hog roasts in Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Catherington? We cover the whole area. Catherington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Old photos of Windmill Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Catherington, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the PO8 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Catherington, we also cover Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Catherington is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from emergency routes
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request gluten-free rolls
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Perfect for your care home event in Catherington
We plan around the home’s routines.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Catherington:
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Family days with visitors
- Seasonal events
If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away