Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Dunbridge, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Dunbridge.
- Residents’ themed days
- Families’ days
- Retirement community days
Planning an event in Dunbridge?
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact on the day
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
How our care home hog roast works in Dunbridge
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. We are frequently asked to cater seasonal events and milestone days for the home, with halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Dunbridge may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Also near Dunbridge
What else we do in Dunbridge
Care homes around Dunbridge
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Dunbridge. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Dunbridge to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Andrew sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over SO51. Close by, we cover care home events in Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
Why choose care home hog roast in Dunbridge?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
However big or small the event in Dunbridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Open afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
- Families’ days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Visitors arriving by train should know that Dunbridge has its own station, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late May, sunset in Dunbridge is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- 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.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO51 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count families and staff too
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Dunbridge
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Dunbridge
Do you come out to small places like Dunbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Dunbridge?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, in Dunbridge itself.
Can you cater in Dunbridge?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away