Southampton · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Hillyfields
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Hillyfields.
- Day centre events
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
Slow-roasted pork in Hillyfields
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Hillyfields
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for residents’ themed days and day centre get-togethers.
In Hillyfields, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hillyfields: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Hillyfields: care homes and access
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hillyfields and the surrounding area. Hillyfields is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
For families visiting by train, Redbridge station is about 1.1 miles away. Some homes in Hillyfields have links with a local church such as All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Hillyfields is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in SO16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Hillyfields on the M271, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Hillyfields we cover include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Hillyfields include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
For event organisers in Hillyfields
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
Where the roaster can go in Hillyfields
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Winter afternoons in Hillyfields are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- 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 pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hillyfields, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Hillyfields hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your care home event in Hillyfields
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hillyfields and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Family days with visitors
Old photos of Testwood Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
Also in Hillyfields
What affects the price in Hillyfields
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards