Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Empshott
Care home hog roast in Empshott: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Empshott
Perfect for your care home event in Empshott
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
However big or small the event in Empshott, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Staff appreciation days
- Seasonal events
- Garden fêtes
- Open days
Old photos of Selborne Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
About our care home hog roast in Empshott
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. We are often asked to cater milestone days for the home and day centre lunches, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Country homes near Empshott often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Empshott
Which station is closest to Empshott?
Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Empshott from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We clear away quietly.
Chicken can be added.
Why choose a hog roast in Empshott?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Empshott
More for events in Empshott
Hog roast days near Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Empshott, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of the Holy Rood sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Visitors arriving by train should know that Liss station is about 2.7 miles away. Empshott is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over GU33. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Mill Lane and Church Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Empshott we cover include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Winter afternoons in Empshott are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away