Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Rowlands Castle
Planning a hog roast day in Rowlands Castle? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Staff appreciation days
- Themed days
- Day centre events
Book a hog roast in Rowlands Castle
Care home hog roast in Rowlands Castle, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. For family days with visitors and day centre get-togethers, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Smaller homes around Rowlands Castle may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In summer, Rowlands Castle has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Travel to Rowlands Castle
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Seating for residents
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Common questions in Rowlands Castle
How far is Rowlands Castle from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Rowlands Castle?
Rowlands Castle station, in Rowlands Castle itself.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
How do you handle allergies?
You will get allergen details for everything. Stuffing generally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
A hog roast or other catering?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Why choose care home hog roast in Rowlands Castle?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Rowlands Castle, such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Seasonal events
- Days for relatives
- Anniversaries of the home
Residents who remember days out at Brook Meadow (Emsworth) may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Planning a hog roast day in Rowlands Castle
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in Rowlands Castle? We cover the whole area. Rowlands Castle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rowlands Castle to Southampton (19 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Church on the Green, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. For families visiting by train, Rowlands Castle has its own station, Rowlands Castle station. Rowlands Castle is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park.
We cover care home events in every part of PO9. From Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Rowlands Castle includes Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby, you will find Robin Hood Inn (under half a mile north-east)
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What else we do in Rowlands Castle
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away