Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Exton, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Exton and across Hampshire.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Exton
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In summer, Exton has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Exton
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Exton suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. Whether it’s anniversaries of the home and families’ days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and roast potatoes for your residents.
Rural care homes near Exton can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Away from emergency routes
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Exton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Exton hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Exton
How far is Exton from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Exton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will be ready.
Can you cater in Exton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Exton and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Nearby places to Exton
What else we do in Exton
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Hog roast days near Exton
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Exton and nearby. Exton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Exton to Southampton (12 miles away).
Old photos of Beacon Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Exton, we cover Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
The countryside around Exton includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shoe Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Who books care home hog roast in Exton?
We fit in with your day.
Here’s what people in Exton most often book a hog roast for:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Community open days
- Garden fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
If your residents have links with Church of St Peter and St Paul, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away