Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Havant
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Havant.
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
- Thank-you meals for staff
Book a hog roast in Havant
Planning a hog roast day in Havant
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Havant and the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Havant to Southampton (18 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Southmoor Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Havant station, about 0.6 miles south. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in PO9, PO11 and PO7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Havant on the A27 and A3(M), so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). Havant is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for care home events.
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Havant include Havant College (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Havant
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. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and day centre events.
In a town like Havant, care homes, sheltered housing and day centres all book hog roast days. The roaster goes in the grounds. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose a hog roast in Havant?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September sunset in Havant is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Why choose care home hog roast in Havant?
We plan around the home’s routines.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Havant, such as:
- Family days with visitors
- Residents’ themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre lunches
Volunteers from churches such as St Francis sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Havant
Other occasions in Havant
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Seating for residents
- Away from opening windows
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Havant
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
Questions from Havant
Is Havant close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast near the sea around Havant?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you provide allergen information?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What affects the price in Havant
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
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.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards