Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Purbrook, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Purbrook: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
- Milestone days for the home
A hog roast near Purbrook
Care home hog roast in Purbrook, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. Popular choices include apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and we are regularly asked to cater staff appreciation days and family days with visitors.
For a care home in Purbrook, a summer day with residents in the garden is lovely, if there’s space for the roaster. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Questions from Purbrook
How far is Purbrook from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook?
Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Can you cater in Purbrook?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September sunset in Purbrook is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Who books care home hog roast in Purbrook?
It brings residents, families and staff together.
However big or small the event in Purbrook, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Day centre lunches
- Home anniversaries
- Open afternoons
- Garden fêtes
Southmoor Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Purbrook
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Purbrook: care homes and access
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Purbrook? We can help. Purbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of St John, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Wherever your care home event is in PO7 and PO6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook include Crookhorn College (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Purbrook hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Purbrook
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Nearby places to Purbrook
What else we do in Purbrook
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards