Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Northney, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Northney and the surrounding area.
- Family days with visitors
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre events
Book a hog roast in Northney
Care home hog roast in Northney, slow-roasted on site
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. For residents’ themed days and community open days, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your residents.
Country homes near Northney frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from opening windows
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late May, sunset in Northney is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china.
Care homes around Northney
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Care home events in Northney are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Northney is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Old photos of Hayling Billy can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Peter, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the PO11 postcode area. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For care home events just outside Northney, we cover North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
A little further out are Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Hayling Billy.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (1 mile north-west)
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Northney?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Whatever the occasion in Northney, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
- Day centre lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
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 event organisers in Northney
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Northney: your questions answered
How far is Northney from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Northney?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will be ready.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Also near Northney
Also in Northney
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away