Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Crofton, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Crofton.
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Crofton
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Crofton
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Typical bookings include thank-you meals for staff and garden fêtes, with halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce.
Country homes near Crofton frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
For event organisers in Crofton
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Crofton questions
Do you come out to small places like Crofton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Crofton from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Crofton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Crofton and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Where the roaster can go in Crofton
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event. In Crofton, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Crofton
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Crofton, including:
- Families’ days
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
Old photos of West of the River Alver can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who does not eat pork
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Nearby places to Crofton
More for events in Crofton
Care home hog roasts in Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Crofton, whatever the venue. Crofton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If your residents have links with Peel Common Mission Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that Fareham station is about 2.1 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in PO14 and PO13, we can roast on site for your residents. Whether your care home event is on Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Crofton includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Crofton include Baycroft School (less than half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards