Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ludgershall, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Ludgershall and across Hampshire.
- Day centre lunches
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Ludgershall
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Ludgershall
Retirement housing and day centres around Ludgershall book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Popular choices include apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for day centre events and themed days.
Around Ludgershall, homes often have a garden and drive. Tell us about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Why choose care home hog roast in Ludgershall?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Ludgershall. Here are some of the most popular:
- Families’ days
- Retirement community days
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre events
With the A342 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
Ludgershall: your questions answered
Is Ludgershall close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Places near Ludgershall
Also in Ludgershall
Planning a hog roast day in Ludgershall
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Ludgershall and nearby, from gardens to fields. Ludgershall is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ludgershall to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St James, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Ludgershall is on the A342, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (less than half a mile north).
- Schools near Ludgershall include The Wellington Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Winter afternoons in Ludgershall are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- 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.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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- 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