Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Colbury
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Colbury and the surrounding area.
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre events
- Milestone days for the home
Planning an event in Colbury?
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Care home hog roast in Colbury, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Colbury also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Typical bookings include retirement community days and garden fêtes, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast potatoes.
For a care home near Colbury, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Places near Colbury
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Colbury
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Colbury
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a hog roast day in Colbury
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Colbury, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Ashurst New Forest station is about 1.2 miles away. Volunteers from churches such as Colbury Christ Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Colbury is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40. If your venue is just outside Colbury, we also cover Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Colbury includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-west)
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late May in Colbury has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Colbury
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Colbury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Home anniversaries
- Retirement housing events
- Families’ days
Residents who remember days out at Testwood Lakes may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
FAQs for Colbury
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Colbury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away