Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Hordle
Care home hog roast in Hordle: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
Book a hog roast in Hordle
Where the roaster can go in Hordle
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Someone to meet us
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hordle
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Hordle
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is day centre get-togethers and thank-you meals for staff, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and new potatoes and more.
Around Hordle, homes often have a garden and drive. Let us know about the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What else we do in Hordle
Hog roast days near Hordle
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Hordle, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hordle to Southampton (15 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is New Milton station, about 1.7 miles west. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of All Saints, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Hordle is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
For care home events in SO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Hordle, we also cover Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear away quietly.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Hordle: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Hordle?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Hordle?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Hordle, December daylight ends around 4:05pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hordle
We fit in with your day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hordle and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Day centre events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Residents’ themed days
Old photos of Milford on Sea LNR can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically 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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Hordle?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away