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Care Home Hog Roast in Frostlane
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Frostlane.
- Seasonal events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open afternoons
Care home hog roast for Frostlane
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Away from emergency routes
- A level outdoor area
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Frostlane
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Frostlane
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Frostlane suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and thank-you meals for staff.
Rural homes around Frostlane may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Chicken can be added.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Frostlane: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Frostlane?
Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
More for events in Frostlane
Frostlane: care homes and access
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Frostlane? We cover the whole area. Frostlane is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Anne, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. For care home events just outside Frostlane, we cover Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
For event organisers in Frostlane
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Winter afternoons in Frostlane are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Frostlane
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Frostlane. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone days for the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement community days
Old photos of Mercury Marshes can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Frostlane
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards