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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Chithurst, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day to Chithurst and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre lunches
Planning an event in Chithurst?
How our care home hog roast works in Chithurst
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. Whether it is themed days and sheltered housing gatherings, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Chithurst may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer hog roast day in Chithurst, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Chithurst
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Chithurst:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement community days
- Summer fêtes
- Themed days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Liphook station is about 4.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planning a hog roast day in Chithurst
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Chithurst and nearby. Chithurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Chithurst Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Residents who remember days out at Iping and Stedham Commons may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Chithurst, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in GU31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Chithurst, we also cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Chithurst includes Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Chithurst
What else we do in Chithurst
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the home
- Away from opening windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Chithurst?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. 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 Chithurst hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Chithurst
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Chithurst?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away