Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Matchams
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Matchams.
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Care home hog roast in Matchams
How our care home hog roast works in Matchams
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and retirement housing events.
Country homes near Matchams often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Common questions in Matchams
Is Matchams too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we will plan the roast around it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you cover Matchams?
Yes, Matchams is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Care homes around Matchams
Matchams is in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Matchams for care home events. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Matchams.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the BH24 postcode area and the streets around it. From Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Matchams, we cover Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
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The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event in Matchams. Late-September sunset in Matchams is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count families and staff too
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request thin slices
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Matchams?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Matchams
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Events we cater in Matchams
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
People around Matchams book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Care home summer fairs
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
- Families’ days
Residents who remember days out at Linbrook Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away