Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Filmore Hill
Planning a hog roast day in Filmore Hill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Seasonal events
- Day centre get-togethers
Planning an event in Filmore Hill?
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Filmore Hill
Retirement housing and day centres around Filmore Hill book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Whether it is seasonal events and day centre events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your residents.
Near Filmore Hill, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Care homes around Filmore Hill
Filmore Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Filmore Hill and nearby, from gardens to fields. Filmore Hill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Filmore Hill to Southampton (17 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Holy Trinity Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Filmore Hill.
We cater care home events across the GU34 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Filmore Hill, we also cover Bailey Green (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile east), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and West Meon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Filmore Hill include Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Approval from the home
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Filmore Hill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Filmore Hill
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
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What else we do in Filmore Hill
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In Filmore Hill, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Filmore Hill
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Filmore Hill:
- Retirement housing events
- Care home summer fairs
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
Shutts Copse is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Questions from Filmore Hill
Is Filmore Hill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We clear away quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Filmore Hill?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Filmore Hill hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards