Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Hound Green
We bring a hog roast day to Hound Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Summer fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Hound Green
Care home hog roast in Hound Green, carved to order
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. On the menu are apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater days for relatives and day centre lunches.
At a rural home near Hound Green, access matters so we can plan our route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Hound Green hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose care home hog roast in Hound Green?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hound Green. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement housing events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
Some homes in Hound Green have links with a local church such as Mattingley Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from emergency routes
- Clear of bedroom windows
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Your team helps residents as needed.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter afternoons in Hound Green are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Hound Green questions
Is Hound Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hound Green close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Hound Green?
Yes, Hound Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How we price a hog roast day
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Site access
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.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Hound Green: care homes and access
Hound Green is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Hound Green. Hound Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hound Green to Reading (9 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Hook station, about 3.2 miles south, is the nearest station. The Marshes Local Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We cover care home events in every part of RG27 and the streets around it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Hudsons Meadow, Vicarage Grove and Vicarage Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Mattingley (1 mile south), Hazeley (1 mile east), Heckfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile north) and Bramshill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Dogmersfield Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (0.7 miles north)
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
For event organisers in Hound Green
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards