Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Dumpford
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Dumpford and across Hampshire.
- Open days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Dumpford?
About our care home hog roast in Dumpford
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Whether it is anniversaries of the home and retirement community days, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
For a care home near Dumpford, tell us about lanes and the drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Towns and villages near Dumpford
Other occasions in Dumpford
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In late May, sunset in Dumpford is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Dumpford: care homes and access
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Dumpford and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Dumpford to Guildford (21 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St George's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Visitors arriving by train should know that Liss station is about 4.9 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Dumpford.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Dumpford, we also cover Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Approval from the home
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Dumpford
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books care home hog roast in Dumpford?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Dumpford, such as:
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre get-togethers
- Home anniversaries
- Open afternoons
Residents who remember days out at Iping and Stedham Commons may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Request gluten-free rolls
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Dumpford
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Dumpford
How far is Dumpford from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
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.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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