Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Holbury
We bring a hog roast day to Holbury and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden fêtes
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Holbury?
About our care home hog roast in Holbury
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. For retirement housing events and anniversaries of the home, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
Around Holbury, some homes have limited outdoor space, so we check the space with photos first. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Hog roast days near Holbury
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Holbury? We cover the whole area. Holbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Mercury Marshes may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Good Shepherd, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Holbury, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the SO45 postcode area. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Holbury, we also cover Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Holbury include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, the light in Holbury goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us 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
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Holbury
What’s the nearest station to Holbury?
Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Seating for residents
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
Who books care home hog roast in Holbury?
Families and staff can join in.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Themed days
- Staff appreciation days
- Family days with visitors
- Anniversaries of the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Why choose a hog roast in Holbury?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Holbury
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards