Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Kimbridge
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Kimbridge and across Hampshire.
- Family days with visitors
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Open afternoons
A hog roast near Kimbridge
About our care home hog roast in Kimbridge
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Typical bookings include family days with visitors and open days, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Country homes near Kimbridge often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Where the roaster can go in Kimbridge
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Away from opening windows
- Someone to meet us
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Kimbridge
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Kimbridge
What else we do in Kimbridge
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Kimbridge: your questions answered
Is Kimbridge too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Kimbridge?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
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.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Kimbridge: care homes and access
Kimbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Kimbridge is well within our area for care home events. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Some homes in Kimbridge have links with a local church such as Church of St Andrew, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Old photos of Emer Bog and Baddesley Common can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Care home events anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Kimbridge we cover include Dunbridge (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (1 mile north), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, the light in Kimbridge goes at about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose care home hog roast in Kimbridge?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Here’s what people in Kimbridge most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre lunches
- Open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Families coming by rail can use the station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 0.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away