Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Overton, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Overton.
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Overton?
Care home hog roast in Overton, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Overton also book us, for themed days and gatherings. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for community open days and thank-you meals for staff.
Smaller homes around Overton may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose a hog roast in Overton?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Overton hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. By late September, the light in Overton goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Seating for residents
- Away from opening windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Your questions about a hog roast day in Overton
Is Overton close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Overton?
Overton station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Care home hog roasts in Overton
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Overton is well within our area for care home events. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Overton station is about 0.8 miles away.
Anywhere in RG25, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Overton
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Overton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone days for the home
- Themed days
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre lunches
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
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about china.
Nearby places to Overton
More for events in Overton
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away