Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Rake
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Rake.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Anniversaries of the home
- Themed days
Care home hog roast in Rake
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about china.
Care home hog roast in Rake, carved to order
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for open days and days for relatives.
Rural homes around Rake may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What affects the price in Rake
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
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.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Rake, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- 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 leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Rake, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast day in Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Rake is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Liss station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Residents who remember days out at Liss Riverside Railway Walk North may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of GU33 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Rake, we also cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Rake includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (under half a mile south)
Rake: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Rake?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Rake close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you cover Rake?
Yes, Rake is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. A hog roast is frequently 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?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Also in Rake
Occasions we serve in Rake
It brings residents, families and staff together.
However big or small the event in Rake, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Open afternoons
- Sheltered housing gatherings
If your residents have links with Rake Mission Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards