Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in New Alresford
Care home hog roast in New Alresford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement community days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Care home hog roast for New Alresford
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
About our care home hog roast in New Alresford
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. We’re frequently asked to cater thank-you meals for staff and day centre events, with roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce.
Smaller homes around New Alresford may only have a modest garden, so we check the space with photos first. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in New Alresford
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Travel to New Alresford
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a hog roast day in New Alresford
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in New Alresford, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Old photos of Shutts Copse can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St John the Baptist sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Care home events anywhere in SO24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your care home event is on Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. New Alresford is on the B3046 and B3047, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). The countryside around New Alresford includes Shutts Copse.
- Local schools include Perins School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Horse Public House (within half a mile north)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why New Alresford hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer hog roast day in New Alresford, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. 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 carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for New Alresford, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
Nearby places to New Alresford
What else we do in New Alresford
Events we cater in New Alresford
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Hosts in New Alresford book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirement community days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
The B3046 and B3047 make New Alresford a simple journey for us.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Halal isn’t offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
New Alresford: your questions answered
How far is New Alresford from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards