Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Longstock, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Longstock.
- Staff appreciation days
- Seasonal events
- Day centre events
Slow-roasted pork in Longstock
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Care home hog roast in Longstock, carved to order
Day centres and retirement housing near Longstock also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We’re frequently asked to cater summer fêtes and day centre get-togethers, with apple sauce, new potatoes and roast potatoes.
Rural homes around Longstock may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Longstock: your questions answered
Is Longstock close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Longstock?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Longstock?
Yes, Longstock is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Care homes around Longstock
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Longstock for care home events and the places nearby. Longstock is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Longstock to Southampton (15 miles away).
Some homes in Longstock have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Anywhere in SO20, we can roast on site for your residents. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Peat Spade Public House (within half a mile east)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late May, sunset in Longstock is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Longstock
We adapt serving to suit residents.
However big or small the event in Longstock, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Family days with visitors
- Community open days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
Mill Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Nearby places to Longstock
Other occasions in Longstock
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Longstock?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A level outdoor area
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards