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Care Home Hog Roast for Highfield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Highfield and across Southampton.
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A hog roast near Highfield
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Care home hog roast in Highfield, slow-roasted on site
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. Whether it’s day centre lunches and sheltered housing gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes and more.
Care homes around Highfield are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Highfield, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Highfield questions
Can you roast near the sea around Highfield?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Highfield?
St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
What time do you serve?
Serving time is up to you, lunch or an afternoon event.
Do you provide allergen information?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Planning a hog roast day in Highfield
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Hosts in Highfield book us for care home events of all sizes. Highfield is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
The A3035 make Highfield a simple journey for us. Visitors arriving by train should know that St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cover care home events in every part of SO17, SO16 and SO14. Streets in the area include Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A3035, Highfield is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Other places close to Highfield we cover include Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Schools near Highfield include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Highfield
Families and staff can join in.
In Highfield and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Community open days
- Summer fêtes
Old photos of Netley Common can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Highfield?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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