Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Knapp
We bring a hog roast day across Knapp and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
- Seasonal events
Book a hog roast in Knapp
How our care home hog roast works in Knapp
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Whether it is anniversaries of the home and residents’ themed days, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and roast potatoes.
Rural homes around Knapp may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Towns and villages near Knapp
What else we do in Knapp
Care home hog roasts in Knapp
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Knapp, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Knapp to Southampton (7 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east. If your residents have links with Church of St Mark, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in Knapp
Which station is closest to Knapp?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
How far is Knapp from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will plan the roast around it.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families.
Occasions we serve in Knapp
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Whatever the occasion in Knapp, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
- Seasonal events
Old photos of Emer Bog and Baddesley Common can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Knapp, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO51 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
How we price a hog roast day
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away