Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Drayton, Portsmouth
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Drayton.
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast for Drayton
About our care home hog roast in Drayton
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. We are frequently asked to cater retirement community days and staff thank-you lunches, with halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken.
Smaller homes around Drayton may only have a modest garden, so send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Drayton, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We clear away quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton?
Cosham station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
How far is Drayton from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cater in Drayton?
Yes, Drayton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What about texture-modified diets?
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 cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Care home hog roasts in Drayton
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Drayton. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Drayton Methodist Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Anywhere in PO6, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Drayton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (under half a mile north-west)
What else we do in Drayton
Perfect for your care home event in Drayton
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
In Drayton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff appreciation days
- Days for relatives
- Open afternoons
- Retirement community days
Old photos of Southmoor Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Drayton
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards