Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Oliver's Battery
Care home hog roast in Oliver's Battery: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Day centre lunches
- Family days with visitors
- Open days
Planning an event in Oliver's Battery?
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
How our care home hog roast works in Oliver's Battery
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We’re often asked to cater home anniversaries and sheltered housing gatherings, with thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Rural care homes near Oliver's Battery can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Oliver's Battery
How far is Oliver's Battery from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you come to Oliver's Battery?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Oliver's Battery and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Oliver's Battery: care homes and access
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Care home events in Oliver's Battery are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Oliver's Battery to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Saint Mark's, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Oliver's Battery is on or near the A3090, so access for our equipment is simple.
For care home events in SO22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Oliver's Battery on the A3090, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Oliver's Battery include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (1 mile north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. 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.
Why Oliver's Battery hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Who books care home hog roast in Oliver's Battery?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
People around Oliver's Battery book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre events
- Themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Families coming by rail can use the station: Shawford station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In late May, sunset in Oliver's Battery is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your residents
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request thin slices
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away