Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hollywater, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day across Hollywater and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
A hog roast near Hollywater
Hog roast days near Hollywater
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Hollywater, along with the towns and villages around it. Hollywater is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Mark's Sacred Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that Liphook station is about 3.1 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hollywater, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. From Hollywater Road and Liphook Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hollywater include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Hollywater include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north)
Care home hog roast in Hollywater, carved to order
Day centres and retirement housing near Hollywater also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater themed days and retirement housing events.
Near Hollywater, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Hollywater has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Why choose care home hog roast in Hollywater?
We fit in with your day.
Here’s what people in Hollywater most often book a hog roast for:
- Garden fêtes
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
Old photos of Deadwater Valley can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request thin slices
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Hollywater
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Common questions in Hollywater
What’s the nearest station to Hollywater?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hollywater?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. 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 book our hog roast in Hollywater
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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