Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Oakley, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day to Oakley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Retirement community days
- Days for relatives
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast for Oakley
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from emergency routes
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
About our care home hog roast in Oakley
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. We are often asked to cater staff appreciation days and residents’ themed days, with roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes.
Around Oakley, some homes have limited outdoor space, so we check the space with photos first. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Occasions we serve in Oakley
We plan around the home’s routines.
Here’s what people in Oakley most often book a hog roast for:
- Care home summer fairs
- Families’ days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Seasonal events
Old photos of Farleigh Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Oakley
Also in Oakley
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Oakley questions
What’s the nearest station to Oakley?
Overton station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre.
Is Oakley close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater in Oakley?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
Do you provide allergen information?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Planning a hog roast day in Oakley
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Oakley? We can help. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St John's, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Visitors arriving by train should know that Overton station, about 3.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
For care home events in RG23, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your care home event could be at a house on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Oakley 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 check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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