Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Enham Alamein
We bring a hog roast day to Enham Alamein and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast for Enham Alamein
About our care home hog roast in Enham Alamein
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. Whether it is seasonal events and summer fêtes, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
At a rural home near Enham Alamein, access matters. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request thin slices
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Your team helps residents as needed.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Occasions we serve in Enham Alamein
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days
- Retirement housing events
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.2 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
Enham Alamein: care homes and access
Enham Alamein is about 2 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Hosts in Enham Alamein book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Enham Alamein to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Some homes in Enham Alamein have links with a local church such as Saint George, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Anton Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Wherever your care home event is in SP11, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Newbury Road, Montgomery Road and Kings Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Upper Enham (1 mile north), Knights Enham (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile north-east), Smannell (1 mile east) and East Anton (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on 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.
Why Enham Alamein hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
For event organisers in Enham Alamein
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Enham Alamein
Which station is closest to Enham Alamein?
Andover station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Enham Alamein close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
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What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In late May, sunset in Enham Alamein is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact on the day
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level spot in the garden or car park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards