Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Ropley
We bring a hog roast day to Ropley and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement community days
- Seasonal events
Slow-roasted pork in Ropley
Care home hog roast in Ropley, carved to order
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. We serve new potatoes, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for open days and themed days.
For a care home near Ropley, tell us about lanes and the drive. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
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. Winter afternoons in Ropley are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Away from emergency routes
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Also in Ropley
Ropley: care homes and access
Ropley is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Ropley, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Ropley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ropley to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Wherever your care home event is in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a care home event on streets such as School Lane, Church Lane and Hammond's Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Ropley Dean (1 mile west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north), Kitwood (2 miles north-east) and Monkwood (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.1 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
For event organisers in Ropley
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in Ropley
Families and staff can join in.
However big or small the event in Ropley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Seasonal events
- Milestone days for the home
- Families’ days
- Thank-you meals for staff
Old photos of Red Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Ropley
Is Ropley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Ropley close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away