Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Monk Sherborne
Planning a hog roast day in Monk Sherborne? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Family days with visitors
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
Book a hog roast in Monk Sherborne
Care home hog roast in Monk Sherborne, carved to order
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement community days and open afternoons.
Country homes near Monk Sherborne 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 before booking.
Planning a hog roast day in Monk Sherborne
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Hosts in Monk Sherborne book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Monk Sherborne to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Old photos of Daneshill Park Woods can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Monk Sherborne includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count families and staff too
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear away quietly.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Events we cater in Monk Sherborne
Families and staff can join in.
However big or small the event in Monk Sherborne, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Anniversaries of the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
For event organisers in Monk Sherborne
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event. In Monk Sherborne, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Monk Sherborne
Is Monk Sherborne close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Monk Sherborne?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Away from emergency routes
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards