Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Moortown, Isle of Wight
Care home hog roast in Moortown: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Day centre lunches
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
A hog roast near Moortown
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Moortown
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Moortown suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater days for relatives and community open days.
Country homes near Moortown frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Moortown (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books care home hog roast in Moortown?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
However big or small the event in Moortown, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Open afternoons
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Garden fêtes
- Home anniversaries
Residents who remember days out at Brighstone Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
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 will tell you what we can send.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Travel to Moortown
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, the light in Moortown goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Seating for residents
Moortown is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Moortown
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
Planning a hog roast day in Moortown
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Care home events in Moortown are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Moortown is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St. Mary's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). For a care home event at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Brighstone Village Museum (under half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). The countryside around Moortown includes Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Three Bishops pub (under half a mile south)
Questions from Moortown
Is Moortown too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Can you cater in Moortown?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Moortown and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Moortown
More for events in Moortown
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards