Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast day in Crockerhill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Community open days
- Summer fêtes
Care home hog roast for Crockerhill
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Care home hog roast in Crockerhill, slow-roasted on site
Retirement housing and day centres around Crockerhill book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. We are often asked to cater sheltered housing gatherings and milestone days for the home, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Rural homes around Crockerhill may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late May in Crockerhill has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Crockerhill, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a hog roast day in Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Crockerhill. Crockerhill is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Nicholas sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. For families visiting by train, Fareham station is about 2.1 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
For care home events in PO17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Crockerhill, we also cover Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Why choose care home hog roast in Crockerhill?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
In Crockerhill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Families’ days
- Community open days
- Retirement community days
- Day centre lunches
Old photos of Portsdown Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request thin slices
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Where the roaster can go in Crockerhill
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from opening windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Crockerhill
Can you roast near the sea around Crockerhill?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Crockerhill?
Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do you handle allergies?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Also near Crockerhill
More for events in Crockerhill
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards