Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Funtley
We bring a hog roast day to Funtley and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Retirement community days
- Open afternoons
- Summer fêtes
Planning an event in Funtley?
Care homes around Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Funtley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Swanwick Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Francis, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in PO15, PO17 and PO16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. Whether your care home event is on Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Funtley we cover include Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Funtley includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Funtley include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (less than half a mile east)
About our care home hog roast in Funtley
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement housing events and families’ days.
Country homes near Funtley frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Sign-off from management
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Funtley
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Funtley: your questions answered
How far is Funtley from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Funtley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you cover Funtley?
Yes, Funtley is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you do soft food?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Funtley hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Funtley?
It turns a normal day into an event.
In Funtley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre events
Visitors arriving by train should know that Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In summer, Funtley has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
What affects the price in Funtley
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away