Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Headley Down, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day across Headley Down and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Home anniversaries
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement housing events
Book a hog roast in Headley Down
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Care home hog roast in Headley Down, carved to order
For care homes in Headley Down, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. On the menu are apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for care home summer fairs and anniversaries of the home.
Care homes around Headley Down are often in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Care home hog roasts in Headley Down
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Headley Down? We cover the whole area. Headley Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Headley Down to Guildford (13 miles away).
Headley Down is on or near the B3002, so access for our equipment is simple. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Headley Down is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We cover care home events in every part of the GU35 postcode area and the streets around it. Your care home event could be at a house on Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Headley Down include the B3002, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Close by, we cover care home events in Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Headley Down include Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
Headley Down questions
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Headley Down?
Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you come to Headley Down?
Yes, Headley Down is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
More for events in Headley Down
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Someone to meet us
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter afternoons in Headley Down are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Headley Down, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Who books care home hog roast in Headley Down?
We plan around the home’s routines.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Headley Down, such as:
- Staff appreciation days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Themed days
- Open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Liphook station is about 3.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose a hog roast in Headley Down?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards