Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Crawley, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day to Crawley and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Open days
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement housing events
Book a hog roast in Crawley
Planning a hog roast day in Crawley
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Crawley. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Crawley to Southampton (13 miles away).
Old photos of Winnall Moors can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Families coming by rail can use the station: Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include Fox And Hounds Public House (within half a mile south-east)
How our care home hog roast works in Crawley
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Crawley suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. Typical bookings include day centre lunches and summer fêtes, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Crawley can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Crawley
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Crawley: your questions answered
Is Crawley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Crawley from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you do soft food?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
Events we cater in Crawley
We fit in with your day.
Hosts in Crawley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre lunches
If your residents have links with Church of St Mary, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
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How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Someone to meet us
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. 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 you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Crawley has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Crawley, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away