Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Nashes Green, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Nashes Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Day centre events
- Milestone days for the home
- Care home summer fairs
Care home hog roast for Nashes Green
About our care home hog roast in Nashes Green
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Typical bookings include milestone days for the home and garden fêtes, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Rural homes around Nashes Green may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Nashes Green. Late May in Nashes Green has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Nashes Green
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Nashes Green, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Nashes Green: care homes and access
Nashes Green is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Nashes Green, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Nashes Green to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St. Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
We cover care home events in every part of RG25 and the streets around it. For care home events just outside Nashes Green, we cover Ellisfield (2 miles west), Upton Grey (2 miles north-east), Upper Common (3 miles west), Cliddesden (3 miles north-west) and Viables (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (5 miles south-east) and Petersfield (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Basing House (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Nashes Green includes Holybourne Hill.
Where the roaster can go in Nashes Green
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from emergency routes
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Nashes Green
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books care home hog roast in Nashes Green?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Hosts in Nashes Green book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Day centre lunches
- Open afternoons
- Summer fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
Residents who remember days out at Holybourne Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
FAQs for Nashes Green
Is Nashes Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Nashes Green?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we will be ready.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards