Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Dean
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Dean.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
Slow-roasted pork in Dean
About our care home hog roast in Dean
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Whether it’s garden fêtes and day centre get-togethers, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and roast potatoes for your residents.
Rural homes around Dean may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In summer, Dean has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Care home hog roasts in Dean
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Dean? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Dean to Southampton (9 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles south-west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32. Your care home event could be at a house on Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Dean includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Dean include Swanmore College of Technology (2.1 miles south)
What affects the price in Dean
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Dean
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
Old photos of Bishops Waltham Branch LNR can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Where the roaster can go in Dean
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A named contact on the day
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Dean
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
For event organisers in Dean
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Towns and villages near Dean
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Dean questions
How far is Dean from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Dean?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
How do you handle allergies?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away