Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Horndean
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Horndean and the surrounding area.
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
- Summer fêtes
Care home hog roast for Horndean
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
About our care home hog roast in Horndean
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. For themed days and family days with visitors, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
In Horndean, a garden hog roast on a sunny day works beautifully, if there is space for the roaster. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
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Other occasions in Horndean
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the home
- Seating for residents
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning a hog roast day in Horndean
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Horndean, as well as the surrounding area. Horndean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Horndean to Southampton (17 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as Saint Wilfrid's sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Old photos of Windmill Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Horndean is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Care home events anywhere in PO8 and PO7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a care home event in a garden on London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A3 and A3(M) close by, Horndean is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Horndean we cover include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Horndean has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Horndean includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- 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.
FAQs for Horndean
How far is Horndean from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Horndean?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens in bad weather?
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Winter afternoons in Horndean are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request thin slices
- Halal isn’t offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away quietly.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Occasions we serve in Horndean
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Whatever the occasion in Horndean, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Open days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
Horndean is on or near the A3 and A3(M), so access for our equipment is simple.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards