Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Downton
Care home hog roast in Downton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
- Retirement community days
Book a hog roast in Downton
Who books care home hog roast in Downton?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Downton:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Residents’ themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Retirement community days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
About our care home hog roast in Downton
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. We serve new potatoes, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and residents’ themed days.
Rural homes around Downton may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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What else we do in Downton
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Chicken can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Downton hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Downton: care homes and access
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Hosts in Downton book us for care home events of all sizes. Downton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Milford on Sea LNR is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Downton is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Downton we cover include Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Downton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2.1 miles west)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Downton
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Someone to meet us
- Seating for residents
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Downton questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Downton?
New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we’ll be ready.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In summer, Downton has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:05pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Downton
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.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards