Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Furzeley Corner
Care home hog roast in Furzeley Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Summer fêtes
- Community open days
- Home anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Furzeley Corner
Care home hog roast in Furzeley Corner, carved to order
For care homes in Furzeley Corner, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. Whether it’s open afternoons and family days with visitors, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes for your residents.
Rural care homes near Furzeley Corner can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September sunset in Furzeley Corner is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Furzeley Corner, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Clear of bedroom windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning a hog roast day in Furzeley Corner
Furzeley Corner is about 1 mile west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Furzeley Corner, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Furzeley Corner to Southampton (14 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Cosham station, about 3.3 miles south. Portsdown Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Furzeley Corner, Sheepwash Lane and Furzeley Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Furzeley Corner we cover include Soake (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile east), Purbrook Heath (2 miles south), Hart Plain (2 miles east) and Cowplain (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Furzeley Corner include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Schools near Furzeley Corner include Cowplain Community School (1.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles north)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Furzeley Corner
Is Furzeley Corner close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Furzeley Corner?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
What about texture-modified diets?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Why choose care home hog roast in Furzeley Corner?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Furzeley Corner, such as:
- Milestone days for the home
- Family days with visitors
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Themed days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Mead End, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards