Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Nursted
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Nursted and the surrounding area.
- Open days
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement community days
Book a hog roast in Nursted
Where the roaster can go in Nursted
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Nursted
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Care home hog roast in Nursted, carved to order
For care homes in Nursted, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. Whether it is residents’ themed days and summer fêtes, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
For a care home near Nursted, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Care home hog roasts in Nursted
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Nursted, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Oakham Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Nursted, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in GU31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. For care home events just outside Nursted, we cover Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nursted include Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Nursted?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Nursted
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Nursted:
- Open afternoons
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer hog roast day in Nursted, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Nursted
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Nursted
Is Nursted close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Nursted?
Petersfield station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards