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Care Home Hog Roast in Ropley Dean
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Ropley Dean.
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
- Open afternoons
Slow-roasted pork in Ropley Dean
Care home hog roast in Ropley Dean, carved to order
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for themed days and sheltered housing gatherings.
Near Ropley Dean, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late May in Ropley Dean has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Approval from the home
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
Perfect for your care home event in Ropley Dean
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ropley Dean:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
- Community open days
- Retirement housing events
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about a hog roast day in Ropley Dean
Is Ropley Dean too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ropley Dean close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Hog roast days near Ropley Dean
Ropley Dean is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Ropley Dean book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Ropley Dean to Southampton (17 miles away).
Red Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Colebrook Field, The Dene and Darvill Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ropley (1 mile east), North Street (1 mile north-east), Gilbert Street (1 mile east), Kitwood (2 miles east) and West Tisted (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Ropley Dean includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards