Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in New Copse, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in New Copse and the surrounding area.
- Garden fêtes
- Retirement housing events
- Staff thank-you lunches
Slow-roasted pork in New Copse
Care home hog roast in New Copse, carved to order
In New Copse, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater sheltered housing gatherings and open afternoons.
Rural homes around New Copse may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your care home event in New Copse
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Here’s what people in New Copse most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Staff appreciation days
- Open afternoons
- Themed days
- Milestone days for the home
Visitors arriving by train should know that Alton station, about 4.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a hog roast day in New Copse
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in New Copse, as well as the surrounding area. New Copse is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Some homes in New Copse have links with a local church such as Church of St Andrew, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at King's Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Care home events anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
For event organisers in New Copse
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to New Copse
More for events in New Copse
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in New Copse
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in New Copse
Do you come out to small places like New Copse?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to New Copse?
Alton station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cover New Copse?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September sunset in New Copse is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards