Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Holybourne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Holybourne and the surrounding area.
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast in Holybourne
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Holybourne
Day centres and retirement housing near Holybourne also book us, for themed days and gatherings. Typical bookings include home anniversaries and day centre get-togethers, with apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Holybourne can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late May, sunset in Holybourne is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Care home hog roasts in Holybourne
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Holybourne. Holybourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Holybourne to Guildford (17 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Holybourne Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Care home events anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a care home event in a garden on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Schools near Holybourne include Treloar School (under half a mile west) and Eggar's School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request thin slices
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast day
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Holybourne
It turns a normal day into an event.
Hosts in Holybourne book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Families’ days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer fêtes
Volunteers from churches such as Holy Rood Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
Common questions in Holybourne
How far is Holybourne from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Holybourne?
Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you come to Holybourne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Holybourne and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Holybourne hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Holybourne
Also in Holybourne
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from management
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away