Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Lower Farringdon
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Lower Farringdon.
- Day centre lunches
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
Care home hog roast in Lower Farringdon
Care homes around Lower Farringdon
Lower Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Lower Farringdon is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Some homes in Lower Farringdon have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, Alton station, about 3 miles north, is the nearest station. Lower Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Wherever your care home event is in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your care home event is on Gosport Road, Brightstone Lane and Shirnall Meadow or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Farringdon (1 mile east), Upper Farringdon (1 mile east), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (14 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north) and The Romany Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
How our care home hog roast works in Lower Farringdon
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. We are frequently asked to cater family days with visitors and community open days, with roast potatoes, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Near Lower Farringdon, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Lower Farringdon
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. For a summer hog roast day in Lower Farringdon, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your residents
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Lower Farringdon: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Farringdon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you come to Lower Farringdon?
Yes, Lower Farringdon is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lower Farringdon
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Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Who books care home hog roast in Lower Farringdon?
It brings residents, families and staff together.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Lower Farringdon, such as:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Days for relatives
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement housing events
Residents who remember days out at Red Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away