Isle of Wight · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Great Thorness
Care home hog roast in Great Thorness: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Garden fêtes
Book a hog roast in Great Thorness
How our care home hog roast works in Great Thorness
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for staff appreciation days and open afternoons.
Country homes near Great Thorness often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Care homes around Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. A hog roast suits care home events around Great Thorness, whatever the venue. We cater 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over PO31. Other places close to Great Thorness we cover include Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Thorness include Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
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Great Thorness: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Great Thorness?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Great Thorness?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing normally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Travel to Great Thorness
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about china.
Events we cater in Great Thorness
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Here’s what people in Great Thorness most often book a hog roast for:
- Day centre events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open afternoons
- Retirement community days
Old photos of Mill Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from emergency routes
- Clear of bedroom windows
Great Thorness is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Great Thorness
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In late May, sunset in Great Thorness is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away