Isle of Wight · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Clatterford
Looking for a hog roast day in Clatterford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Residents’ themed days
- Families’ days
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Clatterford
How our care home hog roast works in Clatterford
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. We’re often asked to cater day centre lunches and sheltered housing gatherings, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
Country homes near Clatterford frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Clatterford (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Clatterford
Also in Clatterford
Who books care home hog roast in Clatterford?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
However big or small the event in Clatterford, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open afternoons
- Family days with visitors
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St. Nicholas in Castro sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
Where the roaster can go in Clatterford
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Clatterford is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Care homes around Clatterford
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Clatterford. We cater all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Brighstone Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Wherever your care home event is in PO30, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Christ The King College (0.6 miles north-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waverley pub (under half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Clatterford
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Clatterford questions
Do you come out to small places like Clatterford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Clatterford?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Winter afternoons in Clatterford are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- 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.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away