Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Forestside, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Forestside: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Staff appreciation days
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre events
Care home hog roast in Forestside
Care home hog roast in Forestside, slow-roasted on site
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and retirement housing events.
At a rural home near Forestside, access matters so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A named contact on the day
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Who books care home hog roast in Forestside?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Whatever the occasion in Forestside, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement community days
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
Compton Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
FAQs for Forestside
What’s the nearest station to Forestside?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Forestside from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we will work alongside your kitchen.
Do you cover Forestside?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Why choose a hog roast in Forestside?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Forestside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Forestside
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Forestside
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Forestside
Also in Forestside
Planning a hog roast day in Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Forestside, whatever the venue. Forestside is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If your residents have links with Christ Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.2 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Forestside.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over PO9. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Lodge Lane and Forestside or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Forestside, we also cover West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late May in Forestside has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: 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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What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away