Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for King's Somborne
Care home hog roast in King's Somborne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
- Retirement housing events
Slow-roasted pork in King's Somborne
Events we cater in King's Somborne
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
However big or small the event in King's Somborne, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Families’ days
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre lunches
- Garden fêtes
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
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- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
How our care home hog roast works in King's Somborne
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. For open afternoons and thank-you meals for staff, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your residents.
Near King's Somborne, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
King's Somborne: your questions answered
Is King's Somborne close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to King's Somborne?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Approval from the home
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in King's Somborne
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in King's Somborne?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. 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 our hog roast in King's Somborne
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, the light in King's Somborne goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Care home hog roasts in King's Somborne
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to King's Somborne for care home events and the places nearby. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from King's Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
With the A3057 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west.
Anywhere in SO20, we can roast on site for your residents. From Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. King's Somborne is on the A3057, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to King's Somborne we cover include Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards