Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Hannington
We bring a hog roast day across Hannington and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Care home summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Hannington
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Halal is not offered
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Hannington
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. Whether it’s sheltered housing gatherings and open days, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
Near Hannington, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Hannington: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hannington?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How far is Hannington from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Serving time is up to you, lunch or an afternoon event.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Towns and villages near Hannington
More for events in Hannington
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event. In late May, sunset in Hannington is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast day in Hannington
Hannington is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Hannington suit a hog roast. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Old photos of Ladle Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area. Local streets include Meadham Lane and Ibworth Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hannington, we also cover Kingsclere (2 miles north-west), Ibworth (2 miles south-east), Wolverton (2 miles north-east), Townsend (2 miles north-east) and Wolverton Common (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north-east), Hook (12 miles east) and Popley (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine pub (within half a mile south)
Who books care home hog roast in Hannington?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Days for relatives
- Sheltered housing gatherings
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Overton station, roughly 3.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards