Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Elson
Care home hog roast in Elson: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Days for relatives
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
A hog roast near Elson
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Elson hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How our care home hog roast works in Elson
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. Whether it’s family days with visitors and milestone days for the home, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and new potatoes for your residents.
Care homes around Elson are often in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer hog roast day in Elson, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Perfect for your care home event in Elson
Families and staff can join in.
Here’s what people in Elson most often book a hog roast for:
- Home anniversaries
- Care home summer fairs
- Community open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
China crockery is available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Elson
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Elson close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Care homes around Elson
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Elson and nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The A32 make Elson a simple journey for us. Residents who remember days out at West of the River Alver may enjoy talking about them over lunch. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Here we cover the PO12 and PO13 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Elson is on the A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Elson we cover include Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Elson include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Someone to meet us
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of bedroom windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Elson
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards