Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Mockbeggar, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day across Mockbeggar and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Care home summer fairs
Planning an event in Mockbeggar?
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Care home hog roast in Mockbeggar, slow-roasted on site
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. We are frequently asked to cater seasonal events and days for relatives, with rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes.
Rural care homes near Mockbeggar can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, the light in Mockbeggar goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast day in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Mockbeggar? We cover the whole area. Mockbeggar is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Mockbeggar to Southampton (17 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Martins, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Mockbeggar is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Gorley Road and New Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include South Gorley (1 mile north), Ibsley (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south), Harbridge (1 mile west) and Ellingham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (3.9 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Mockbeggar includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Beams Inn (0.8 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Mockbeggar: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Mockbeggar?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater in Mockbeggar?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Mockbeggar
Who books care home hog roast in Mockbeggar?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Whatever the occasion in Mockbeggar, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre lunches
- Open afternoons
- Retirement housing events
Blashford Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from opening windows
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Mockbeggar
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away