Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Durley
We bring a hog roast day across Durley and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Durley
Care home hog roast in Durley, slow-roasted on site
In Durley, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. We are often asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and day centre events, with roast potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Durley may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from opening windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, the light in Durley goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Durley
It brings residents, families and staff together.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement housing events
- Themed days
- Families’ days
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
Nearby places to Durley
What else we do in Durley
How we price a hog roast day
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast days near Durley
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Durley. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If your residents have links with Church of the Holy Cross, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
We cater care home events across SO32 and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For care home events just outside Durley, we cover Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Questions from Durley
Which station is closest to Durley?
Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Durley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards