Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Portmore, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast day in Portmore? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Open days
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
Planning an event in Portmore?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Portmore
Retirement housing and day centres around Portmore book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. We serve new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce, and we are often booked for day centre lunches and care home summer fairs.
For a care home near Portmore, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Portmore
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Portmore
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Hosts in Portmore book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone days for the home
- Open days
- Retirement community days
- Day centre lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Request gluten-free rolls
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late May in Portmore has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Portmore
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Seating for residents
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near Portmore
Other occasions in Portmore
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Portmore hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Portmore: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Portmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater in Portmore?
Yes, Portmore is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
For event organisers in Portmore
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Hog roast days near Portmore
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Portmore? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Portmore to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Boldre Foreshore may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Some homes in Portmore have links with a local church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Portmore is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. Whether your care home event is on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards