Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Elvetham, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Elvetham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
- Themed days
Planning an event in Elvetham?
Care home hog roast in Elvetham, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Whether it is seasonal events and families’ days, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork and more.
At a rural home near Elvetham, access matters so we can plan our route. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why choose care home hog roast in Elvetham?
We plan around the home’s routines.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Elvetham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Open afternoons
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Days for relatives
Hitches Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Care homes around Elvetham
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Elvetham is well within our area for care home events. Elvetham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Elvetham to Reading (11 miles away).
Some homes in Elvetham have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Anywhere in RG27, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Elvetham, we cover Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Elvetham include Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
- Local schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.3 miles south) and Sunday School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find De Havilland Arms (0.7 miles south-east)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Elvetham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Elvetham
What else we do in Elvetham
What affects the price in Elvetham
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Elvetham
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event. Winter afternoons in Elvetham are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Elvetham
Could you cook in The Views Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Elvetham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away