Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Drayton, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: 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 Drayton.
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast in Drayton
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Drayton
Day centres and retirement housing near Drayton also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. For community open days and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Country homes near Drayton often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer hog roast day in Drayton, residents can enjoy the garden in 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.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
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FAQs for Drayton
Do you come out to small places like Drayton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Drayton
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Events we cater in Drayton
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Drayton, such as:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Seasonal events
- Care home summer fairs
- Milestone days for the home
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of All Saints, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Care homes around Drayton
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Drayton for care home events. Drayton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Henwood Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: Petersfield station is about 4.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Drayton.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the GU32 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater care home events in West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Drayton include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Sign-off from management
- A level spot in the garden or car park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards