Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Kingston, Portsmouth
We bring a hog roast day across Kingston and Portsmouth, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Staff appreciation days
- Families’ days
- Care home summer fairs
Care home hog roast for Kingston
About our care home hog roast in Kingston
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We serve new potatoes, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for seasonal events and sheltered housing gatherings.
Smaller homes around Kingston may only have a modest garden, so we check the space with photos first. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Care home hog roasts in Kingston
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Planning a hog roast day in Kingston? We can help. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth. Our bookings stretch from Kingston to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
The A288 make Kingston a simple journey for us. Milton Locks is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO1, PO3 and PO4. From Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A288 close by, Kingston is simple for us to get to. For care home events just outside Kingston, we cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Langstone Infant School (under half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Graham Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late May in Kingston has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Kingston
Where the roaster can go in Kingston
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
What affects the price in Kingston
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count families and staff too
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Kingston: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Kingston from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we will work alongside your kitchen.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Events we cater in Kingston
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Care home summer fairs
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
- Day centre events
For families visiting by train, Fratton station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away