Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Cowplain
We bring a hog roast day across Cowplain and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast for Cowplain
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Cowplain
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Whether it’s staff thank-you lunches and open afternoons, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Care homes around Cowplain are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Let us know about the way in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from the home
- A level outdoor area
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Towns and villages near Cowplain
What else we do in Cowplain
Occasions we serve in Cowplain
We plan around the home’s routines.
Hosts in Cowplain book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
- Family days with visitors
If your residents have links with The Hart Plain Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September sunset in Cowplain is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cowplain
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Cowplain?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Cowplain: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Cowplain?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Cowplain from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Planning a hog roast day in Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Cowplain, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Windmill Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre.
Wherever your care home event is in PO8 and PO7, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (within half a mile south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards