Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Penton Grafton
We bring a hog roast day to Penton Grafton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement community days
A hog roast near Penton Grafton
How our care home hog roast works in Penton Grafton
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for seasonal events and day centre lunches.
Near Penton Grafton, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
- Halal is not offered
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Where the roaster can go in Penton Grafton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A named contact on the day
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Penton Grafton
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your care home event in Penton Grafton
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Penton Grafton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Families’ days
- Day centre lunches
- Milestone days for the home
If your residents have links with Holy Trinity Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Penton Grafton questions
What’s the nearest station to Penton Grafton?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Penton Grafton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you come to Penton Grafton?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Also near Penton Grafton
Other occasions in Penton Grafton
Care homes around Penton Grafton
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Penton Grafton, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Penton Grafton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Anton Lakes may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
We cater care home events across SP11 and the streets around it. For care home events just outside Penton Grafton, we cover Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (under half a mile east)
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
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.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September sunset in Penton Grafton is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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