Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Golden Pot, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast day in Golden Pot? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Garden fêtes
Care home hog roast for Golden Pot
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from emergency routes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Golden Pot
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. Whether it’s milestone days for the home and open days, we can cook roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Golden Pot, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer hog roast day in Golden Pot, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Golden Pot?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Golden Pot hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Golden Pot?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Hosts in Golden Pot book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement community days
- Open days
- Milestone days for the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
Nearby places to Golden Pot
What else we do in Golden Pot
Questions from Golden Pot
Do you come out to small places like Golden Pot?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Golden Pot close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Golden Pot: care homes and access
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Golden Pot, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Golden Pot to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Holybourne Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Care home events anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. For care home events just outside Golden Pot, we cover Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Open spaces near Golden Pot include Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Pot pub (within half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Golden Pot
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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