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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Middleton, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Middleton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Family days with visitors
- Staff appreciation days
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Middleton
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Middleton
Day centres and retirement housing near Middleton also book us, for themed days and gatherings. For open afternoons and days for relatives, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Near Middleton, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Middleton: care homes and access
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Middleton, whatever the venue. Middleton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Middleton to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Old photos of Mill Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Nicholas sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
For care home events in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Middleton we cover include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Common questions in Middleton
How far is Middleton from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Middleton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you come to Middleton?
Yes, Middleton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Middleton, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Places near Middleton
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Events we cater in Middleton
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Middleton:
- Open afternoons
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff appreciation days
- Milestone days for the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from opening windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter afternoons in Middleton are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away