Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Owslebury Bottom
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Owslebury Bottom.
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement community days
- Staff appreciation days
Slow-roasted pork in Owslebury Bottom
Care home hog roast in Owslebury Bottom, slow-roasted on site
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for staff appreciation days and care home summer fairs.
Near Owslebury Bottom, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Owslebury Bottom: care homes and access
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Owslebury Bottom, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Old photos of Twyford Down can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Andrew sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
For care home events in SO21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury Bottom include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Why choose a hog roast in Owslebury Bottom?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Owslebury Bottom hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Owslebury Bottom
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
We clear away quietly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
For event organisers in Owslebury Bottom
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late-September sunset in Owslebury Bottom is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose care home hog roast in Owslebury Bottom?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Owslebury Bottom. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home anniversaries
- Garden fêtes
- Themed days
- Families’ days
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Common questions in Owslebury Bottom
Is Owslebury Bottom close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Owslebury Bottom?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How do you handle allergies?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away