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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Kingsmead, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Kingsmead and the surrounding area.
- Families’ days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Milestone days for the home
A hog roast near Kingsmead
Care home hog roast in Kingsmead, carved to order
For care homes in Kingsmead, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. On the menu are roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork, and we are regularly asked to cater thank-you meals for staff and summer fêtes.
For a care home near Kingsmead, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Care home hog roasts in Kingsmead
Kingsmead is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Hosts in Kingsmead book us for care home events of all sizes. Kingsmead is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Kingsmead to Southampton (10 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles west of the centre.
Anywhere in PO17, we can roast on site for your residents. For care home events just outside Kingsmead, we cover Woodend (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east) and Shedfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingsmead include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Roebuck pub (under half a mile south)
Who books care home hog roast in Kingsmead?
It brings residents, families and staff together.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Kingsmead. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
- Community open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Old photos of St Clair's Meadow can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. For a summer hog roast day in Kingsmead, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request thin slices
- Count families and staff too
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Questions from Kingsmead
How far is Kingsmead from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Kingsmead?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
For event organisers in Kingsmead
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Kingsmead hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Kingsmead
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Also near Kingsmead
Other occasions in Kingsmead
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from emergency routes
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away