Portsmouth · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Landport
We bring a hog roast day to Landport and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Families’ days
- Community open days
- Themed days
Care home hog roast for Landport
How our care home hog roast works in Landport
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it’s day centre lunches and milestone days for the home, we can cook roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes and more.
For a care home in a place like Landport, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- County
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Also in Landport
Care homes around Landport
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Landport suit a hog roast. Landport is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Landport to Southampton (16 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Landport has its own station, Portsmouth & Southsea station. Old photos of Milton Locks can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in PO1, PO2 and PO5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Landport include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Painters Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
What affects the price in Landport
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Landport
What’s the nearest station to Landport?
Portsmouth & Southsea station, in Landport itself.
Can you roast near the sea around Landport?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How the day works
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, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Landport is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: 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.
Planning help
Who books care home hog roast in Landport?
Families and staff can join in.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Landport. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open days
- Home anniversaries
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Themed days
Volunteers from churches such as Church of All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Request thin slices
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Count residents who need an alternative
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards