Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Charlton, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day to Charlton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Seasonal events
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre events
Slow-roasted pork in Charlton
About our care home hog roast in Charlton
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. For open afternoons and seasonal events, we can cook new potatoes, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Charlton can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Common questions in Charlton
Is Charlton close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Charlton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you do soft food?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
Nearby places to Charlton
More for events in Charlton
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count families and staff too
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request thin slices
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Your team helps residents as needed.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from opening windows
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Perfect for your care home event in Charlton
Families and staff can join in.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Charlton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre lunches
Anton Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Care homes around Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Charlton suit a hog roast. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Andover station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Volunteers from churches such as St Thomas sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Anywhere in SP10, we can roast on site for your residents. Whether your care home event is on Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Portway Infant School (0.8 miles south)
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-September sunset in Charlton is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away