Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Clanville
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Clanville and across Hampshire.
- Community open days
- Families’ days
- Day centre lunches
A hog roast near Clanville
About our care home hog roast in Clanville
For care homes in Clanville, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for day centre events and retirement housing events.
Rural care homes near Clanville can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Winter afternoons in Clanville are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
To get a quote, just 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. Use our quote form.
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Who books care home hog roast in Clanville?
We fit in with your day.
In Clanville and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Residents’ themed days
- Milestone days for the home
- Open afternoons
- Retirement community days
Some homes in Clanville have links with a local church such as St Margaret's Chapel, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about a hog roast day in Clanville
How far is Clanville from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Clanville too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cover Clanville?
Yes, Clanville is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
China crockery is available on request.
Care home hog roasts in Clanville
Clanville is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater care home events of every size in Clanville. Clanville is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Anton Lakes may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Clanville we cover include Appleshaw (1 mile south-west), Redenham (1 mile west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile south-east), Chute Forest (1 mile north-west) and Penton Grafton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (4 miles west), Whitchurch (9 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Why choose a hog roast in Clanville?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away