Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Durford Wood, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Durford Wood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Care home summer fairs
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
A hog roast near Durford Wood
How our care home hog roast works in Durford Wood
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Durford Wood suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. Whether it is staff appreciation days and care home summer fairs, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce and more.
For a care home near Durford Wood, tell us about lanes and the drive. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Care home hog roasts in Durford Wood
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Durford Wood and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Durford Wood to Guildford (20 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Liss station is about 1 mile away. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Durford Wood is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33 and GU31, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby, you’ll find Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Towns and villages near Durford Wood
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What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Winter afternoons in Durford Wood are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your care home event in Durford Wood
Families and staff can join in.
Whatever the occasion in Durford Wood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Seasonal events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff appreciation days
Liss Riverside Railway Walk South is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. 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 you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Durford Wood
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count families and staff too
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Durford Wood
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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Durford Wood?
Liss station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you provide allergen information?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
For event organisers in Durford Wood
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards