Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Godshill, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast day in Godshill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Families’ days
- Community open days
- Care home summer fairs
Care home hog roast for Godshill
Godshill questions
Do you come out to small places like Godshill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Godshill
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. We are often asked to cater community open days and families’ days, with apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Country homes near Godshill often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Care homes around Godshill
Godshill is in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Godshill, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Godshill to Southampton (16 miles away).
Some homes in Godshill have links with a local church such as St Giles, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Godshill.
Wherever your care home event is in SP6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home event could be at a house on Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile south)
Who books care home hog roast in Godshill?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Whatever the occasion in Godshill, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
Blashford Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Winter afternoons in Godshill are short, with sunset at about 4:05pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- 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.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Godshill
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a hog roast in Godshill?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Godshill
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Away from emergency routes
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Places near Godshill
What else we do in Godshill
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards