Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Over Wallop, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast day in Over Wallop? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Open afternoons
- Families’ days
- Themed days
Planning an event in Over Wallop?
Over Wallop: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Over Wallop?
Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Over Wallop 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.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
About our care home hog roast in Over Wallop
Retirement housing and day centres around Over Wallop book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. For summer fêtes and community open days, we can cook roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce for your residents.
Country homes near Over Wallop often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Over Wallop
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
In Over Wallop and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Milestone days for the home
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre events
Old photos of Quarley Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late May in Over Wallop has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Someone to meet us
- Approval from the home
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Over Wallop
Other occasions in Over Wallop
Care home hog roasts in Over Wallop
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater care home events of every size in Over Wallop. Over Wallop is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Over Wallop to Southampton (18 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Grateley station is about 2 miles away. If your residents have links with Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20. Streets in the area include Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For care home events just outside Over Wallop, we cover Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
The countryside around Over Wallop includes Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away