Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Little Hoddington
Planning a hog roast day in Little Hoddington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Open afternoons
Book a hog roast in Little Hoddington
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
How our care home hog roast works in Little Hoddington
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Whether it is day centre lunches and summer fêtes, we can cook new potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Little Hoddington can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Questions from Little Hoddington
Which station is closest to Little Hoddington?
Hook station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Little Hoddington close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Little Hoddington?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we will be ready.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Planning a hog roast day in Little Hoddington
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Little Hoddington? We cover the whole area. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Little Hoddington to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Holybourne Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We cover care home events in every part of RG25 and the streets around it. Your care home event could be at a house on Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Little Hoddington, we also cover Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Little Hoddington include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Little Hoddington
Also in Little Hoddington
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Who books care home hog roast in Little Hoddington?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Little Hoddington. Typical bookings include:
- Days for relatives
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement housing events
- Open days
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. 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.
Why Little Hoddington hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, the light in Little Hoddington goes at about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request thin slices
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. 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
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards