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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Privett, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast day in Privett? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Home anniversaries
- Families’ days
- Garden fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Privett
How our care home hog roast works in Privett
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. We serve new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for family days with visitors and day centre events.
Around Privett, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Privett
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Privett, including:
- Community open days
- Themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Anniversaries of the home
Some homes in Privett have links with a local church such as St Faith's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Privett
What’s the nearest station to Privett?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Privett?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater in Privett?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Privett and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A named contact on the day
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from emergency routes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late May, sunset in Privett is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Care homes around Privett
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Privett? We can help. Privett is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2.3 miles away. Old photos of West of the River Alver can spark conversation during a hog roast day. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in PO12 and PO13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your care home event is on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Privett, we also cover Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards