Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Nob's Crook
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Nob's Crook.
- Themed days
- Day centre lunches
- Staff appreciation days
Care home hog roast for Nob's Crook
How our care home hog roast works in Nob's Crook
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. For days for relatives and community open days, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast potatoes.
Near Nob's Crook, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Hog roast days near Nob's Crook
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Nob's Crook, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Nob's Crook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Nob's Crook to Southampton (6 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Shawford Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch. If your residents have links with Church of the Holy Trinity, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Care home events anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Nob's Crook include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
Nearby places to Nob's Crook
More for events in Nob's Crook
Events we cater in Nob's Crook
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Nob's Crook. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
- Families’ days
- Staff thank-you lunches
For families visiting by train, Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In Nob's Crook, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Questions from Nob's Crook
Which station is closest to Nob's Crook?
Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Nob's Crook from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Do you come to Nob's Crook?
Yes, Nob's Crook is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Nob's Crook
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
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
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away