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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Knightwood, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Knightwood.
- Retirement housing events
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer fêtes
Book a hog roast in Knightwood
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Knightwood
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. We are often asked to cater anniversaries of the home and families’ days, serving thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
In Knightwood, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Knightwood, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Knightwood
How far is Knightwood from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Knightwood?
Chandlers Ford station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come to Knightwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Knightwood and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Sign-off from management
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Care home hog roasts in Knightwood
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Knightwood, whatever the venue. Knightwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Chandlers Ford station is about 0.8 miles away. Some homes in Knightwood have links with a local church such as St Francis, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Care home events anywhere in SO53 and SO52 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Knightwood we cover include Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Who books care home hog roast in Knightwood?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Whatever the occasion in Knightwood, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement community days
- Open afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
Residents who remember days out at Flexford Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
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What else we do in Knightwood
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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