Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Morestead, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Morestead.
- Seasonal events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Garden fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Morestead
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Care home hog roast in Morestead, slow-roasted on site
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We serve halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes, and we’re often booked for residents’ themed days and days for relatives.
Rural homes around Morestead may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In summer, Morestead has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Morestead
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Morestead, including:
- Open afternoons
- Days for relatives
- Care home summer fairs
- Thank-you meals for staff
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Morestead Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning a hog roast day in Morestead
Morestead is about 3 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Morestead and the surrounding area. Morestead is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Morestead to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Residents who remember days out at Twyford Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
We cover care home events in every part of SO21 and the streets around it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Morestead Road and Jackman's Hill, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Morestead we cover include Owslebury Bottom (1 mile south), Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (2 miles south-east), Hensting (2 miles south) and Temple Valley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north-west), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles south), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
Also near Morestead
Also in Morestead
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
China crockery is available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Morestead
How far is Morestead from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Morestead?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What time do you serve?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away