Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ladwell, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Ladwell: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Day centre events
- Care home summer fairs
- Milestone days for the home
Book a hog roast in Ladwell
Care home hog roast in Ladwell, slow-roasted on site
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. We serve apple sauce, roast potatoes and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater garden fêtes and day centre lunches.
At a rural home near Ladwell, access matters so we can plan our route. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Care home hog roasts in Ladwell
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Ladwell, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ladwell to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Flexford Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
For care home events in SO21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin Inn (0.8 miles north)
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September sunset in Ladwell is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose care home hog roast in Ladwell?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ladwell:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Themed days
- Day centre events
Families coming by rail can use the station: Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Ladwell
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
China crockery is available on request.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Ladwell
What’s the nearest station to Ladwell?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ladwell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Ladwell?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away