Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Marchwood, 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 Marchwood.
- Retirement community days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Marchwood
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
How our care home hog roast works in Marchwood
Day centres and retirement housing near Marchwood also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We are frequently asked to cater days for relatives and milestone days for the home, with new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken.
For a care home in a place like Marchwood, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late May in Marchwood has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- 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
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Marchwood: care homes and access
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. Care home events in Marchwood are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
Old photos of Testwood Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Marchwood is on or near the A326, so access for our equipment is simple. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Marchwood, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. Local streets include Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Marchwood include the A326, which makes travel to your care home event easy. For care home events just outside Marchwood, we cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Marchwood include Hounsdown School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Marchwood: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Marchwood?
The closest is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Marchwood hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books care home hog roast in Marchwood?
We fit in with your day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Home anniversaries
- Days for relatives
- Retirement community days
- Care home summer fairs
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St John the Apostle sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Someone to meet us
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards