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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Portswood, Southampton
Care home hog roast in Portswood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Care home hog roast for Portswood
Why choose a hog roast in Portswood?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How our care home hog roast works in Portswood
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Typical bookings include staff appreciation days and garden fêtes, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
For a care home in a place like Portswood, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Care home hog roasts in Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cater care home events across Portswood and nearby, from gardens to fields. Portswood is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Highfield Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Families coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Portswood: St Denys station. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Portswood. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in SO17, SO14 and SO18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Portswood sits on or near the A335 and A3035, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Portswood
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Portswood
Other occasions in Portswood
Events we cater in Portswood
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Hosts in Portswood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Open afternoons
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Family days with visitors
- Milestone days for the home
Netley Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
FAQs for Portswood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Southampton Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Portswood. In late May, sunset in Portswood is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away