Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Lee-on-the-Solent
We bring a hog roast day to Lee-on-the-Solent and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Days for relatives
- Anniversaries of the home
- Summer fêtes
Care home hog roast for Lee-on-the-Solent
About our care home hog roast in Lee-on-the-Solent
Retirement housing and day centres around Lee-on-the-Solent book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Whether it is milestone days for the home and summer fêtes, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your residents.
In Lee-on-the-Solent, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Where the roaster can go in Lee-on-the-Solent
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Hog roast days near Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lee-on-the-Solent. Lee-on-the-Solent is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lee-on-the-Solent to Southampton (12 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Fareham station is about 3.5 miles away. If your residents have links with Church of St Faith, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO13, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
What affects the price in Lee-on-the-Solent
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lee-on-the-Solent, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Lee-on-the-Solent: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Lee-on-the-Solent?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater in Lee-on-the-Solent?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In summer, Lee-on-the-Solent has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lee-on-the-Solent, including:
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre events
- Milestone days for the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
Old photos of West of the River Alver can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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