Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Old Alresford
Planning a hog roast day in Old Alresford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Open days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
Planning an event in Old Alresford?
Care home hog roast in Old Alresford, carved to order
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes. We serve apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater family days with visitors and open days.
For a care home near Old Alresford, tell us about lanes and the drive. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a hog roast day in Old Alresford
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Old Alresford. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Old Alresford, we cover Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Serving on plates is often easier.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Old Alresford
Is Old Alresford close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Is Old Alresford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Perfect for your care home event in Old Alresford
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
In Old Alresford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
- Home anniversaries
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Winter afternoons in Old Alresford are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away