Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Little London, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Little London.
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
Book a hog roast in Little London
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Little London
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We are often asked to cater open days and day centre lunches, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Near Little London, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Care home hog roasts in Little London
Little London is about 3 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Little London, whatever the venue. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Old photos of Anton Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Christ Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover care home events in Smannell (1 mile south), Upper Enham (1 mile west), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile south-east) and Knights Enham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south-west), Tadley (15 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east) and Tidworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Oak pub (0.5 miles south)
Why choose care home hog roast in Little London?
It turns a normal day into an event.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Little London, such as:
- Day centre lunches
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer fêtes
- Days for relatives
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Little London
Other occasions in Little London
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Your team helps residents as needed.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Winter afternoons in Little London are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Little London: your questions answered
How far is Little London from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Little London?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away