Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Otterbourne
We bring a hog roast day to Otterbourne and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Open afternoons
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff appreciation days
Care home hog roast in Otterbourne
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
About our care home hog roast in Otterbourne
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is day centre lunches and themed days, we can cook apple sauce, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Rural care homes near Otterbourne can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Otterbourne
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Otterbourne, such as:
- Families’ days
- Open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Some homes in Otterbourne have links with a local church such as Church of St Matthew, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer hog roast day in Otterbourne, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Otterbourne?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Otterbourne
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Otterbourne questions
Do you come out to small places like Otterbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Otterbourne?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A named contact on the day
- Away from opening windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Planning a hog roast day in Otterbourne
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Otterbourne, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Otterbourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Otterbourne to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Residents who remember days out at Shawford Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For care home events just outside Otterbourne, we cover South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Otterbourne include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near Otterbourne include Thornden School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards