Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Ibthorpe
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Ibthorpe and the surrounding area.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Family days with visitors
- Seasonal events
Book a hog roast in Ibthorpe
How our care home hog roast works in Ibthorpe
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. For open days and retirement community days, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
At a rural home near Ibthorpe, access matters so we can plan our route. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the home
- Away from emergency routes
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ibthorpe
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Care home hog roasts in Ibthorpe
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Ibthorpe for care home events. Ibthorpe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ibthorpe to Reading (24 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Pilot Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Wherever your care home event is in SP11, we can roast on site for your residents. Other places close to Ibthorpe we cover include Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Who books care home hog roast in Ibthorpe?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
People around Ibthorpe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff appreciation days
Some homes in Ibthorpe have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from Ibthorpe
How far is Ibthorpe from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Ibthorpe too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, the light in Ibthorpe goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
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: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Places near Ibthorpe
Other occasions in Ibthorpe
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Ibthorpe
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards