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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Hurstbourne Tarrant.
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Days for relatives
A hog roast near Hurstbourne Tarrant
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How our care home hog roast works in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include sheltered housing gatherings and garden fêtes, serving rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes.
At a rural home near Hurstbourne Tarrant, access matters so we can plan our route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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Planning a hog roast day in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Hurstbourne Tarrant is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Care home events in Hurstbourne Tarrant are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 24 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Crescent, Dean Rise and Dines Meadow; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For care home events just outside Hurstbourne Tarrant, we cover Ibthorpe (1 mile north-west), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Wildhern (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (14 miles east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.9 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
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 Hurstbourne Tarrant is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Is Hurstbourne Tarrant too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstbourne Tarrant?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Hurstbourne Tarrant
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A named contact on the day
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
Who books care home hog roast in Hurstbourne Tarrant?
We plan around the home’s routines.
People around Hurstbourne Tarrant book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Community open days
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
Old photos of Anton Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away