Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for East Meon
Care home hog roast in East Meon: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Staff appreciation days
- Home anniversaries
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast in East Meon
About our care home hog roast in East Meon
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for seasonal events and community open days.
Rural care homes near East Meon can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Events we cater in East Meon
It turns a normal day into an event.
Here’s what people in East Meon most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Summer fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone days for the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of All Saints, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Questions from East Meon
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is East Meon from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We will serve however suits your residents.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
A hog roast or other catering?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
East Meon: care homes and access
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around East Meon, from gardens to fields. East Meon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Pidham Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of East Meon.
For care home events in GU32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside East Meon, we also cover Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near East Meon include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (within half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in East Meon
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near East Meon
Other occasions in East Meon
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late May in East Meon has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Chicken can be added.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Approval from the home
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away