Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Liss Forest
We bring a hog roast day across Liss Forest and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement community days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Care home hog roast in Liss Forest
Events we cater in Liss Forest
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Here’s what people in Liss Forest most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Staff appreciation days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open days
- Families’ days
Residents who remember days out at Liss Riverside Railway Walk North may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Liss Forest
In Liss Forest, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. We’re frequently asked to cater seasonal events and staff appreciation days, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural homes around Liss Forest may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Hog roast days near Liss Forest
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Liss Forest, whatever the venue. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Saviour's, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Liss Forest, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in GU33, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Temple Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
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
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Liss Forest
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home event. By late September, the light in Liss Forest goes at about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What else we do in Liss Forest
A hog roast compared with other options
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Liss Forest hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Liss Forest
How far is Liss Forest from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Liss Forest?
Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What affects the price in Liss Forest
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards