Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Foxcotte
Care home hog roast in Foxcotte: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre events
Care home hog roast in Foxcotte
Care home hog roast in Foxcotte, slow-roasted on site
Retirement housing and day centres around Foxcotte book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Typical bookings include thank-you meals for staff and garden fêtes, serving thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
At a rural home near Foxcotte, access matters so we can plan our route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Foxcotte
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late May in Foxcotte 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 agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Foxcotte: your questions answered
Is Foxcotte too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Foxcotte?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where the roaster can go in Foxcotte
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Someone to meet us
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Foxcotte: care homes and access
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Foxcotte. Foxcotte is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Some homes in Foxcotte have links with a local church such as St Thomas, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Old photos of Anton Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Care home events anywhere in SP10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. Other places close to Foxcotte we cover include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Foxcotte include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Portway Infant School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (0.9 miles west)
Why choose a hog roast in Foxcotte?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Foxcotte
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Foxcotte
What else we do in Foxcotte
Occasions we serve in Foxcotte
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
In Foxcotte and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Seasonal events
- Day centre events
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away