Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Chandler's Ford
Planning a hog roast day in Chandler's Ford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer fêtes
Book a hog roast in Chandler's Ford
How our care home hog roast works in Chandler's Ford
Retirement housing and day centres around Chandler's Ford book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for thank-you meals for staff and seasonal events.
Day centres and sheltered housing in Chandler's Ford frequently have a communal garden, where a hog roast works well. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Someone to meet us
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Chandler's Ford
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Whatever the occasion in Chandler's Ford, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Garden fêtes
- Family days with visitors
- Residents’ themed days
Chandler's Ford is on or near the B3043, so access for our equipment is simple.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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 us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Common questions in Chandler's Ford
Is Chandler's Ford close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford has its own station: Chandlers Ford station.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
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Other occasions in Chandler's Ford
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. For a summer hog roast day in Chandler's Ford, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Care home hog roasts in Chandler's Ford
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Chandler's Ford? We can help. Chandler's Ford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Boniface, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Flexford Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cater care home events across SO53, SO51 and SO52. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Chandler's Ford on the B3043, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Chandler's Ford includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chandler's Ford include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Travel to Chandler's Ford
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO53 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away