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Care Home Hog Roast in Ramsdean
We bring a hog roast day across Ramsdean and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Day centre lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff appreciation days
Planning an event in Ramsdean?
Care home hog roast in Ramsdean, carved to order
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. We are frequently asked to cater open days and retirement community days, serving thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
At a rural home near Ramsdean, access matters so we can plan our route. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level outdoor area
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ramsdean
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a hog roast day in Ramsdean
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater care home events of every size in Ramsdean. Ramsdean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Old photos of Pidham Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ramsdean, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in GU32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Pidham Hill.
- Schools near Ramsdean include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count families and staff too
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Late May in Ramsdean has light until 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 agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Ramsdean
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Ramsdean
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Here’s what people in Ramsdean most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
- Open afternoons
- Anniversaries of the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: Petersfield station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Ramsdean
What’s the nearest station to Ramsdean?
Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater in Ramsdean?
Yes, Ramsdean is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away