Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Rowner, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Rowner.
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast for Rowner
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-September sunset in Rowner is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Rowner, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our care home hog roast works in Rowner
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Typical bookings include seasonal events and open days, with roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a care home in a place like Rowner, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Care homes around Rowner
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Rowner. Rowner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rowner to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
West of the River Alver is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Volunteers from churches such as St Matthew's sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the PO13 and PO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Your care home event could be at a house on Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Rowner includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rowner include Holbrook Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Rowner?
We plan around the home’s routines.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff appreciation days
- Residents’ themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
For families visiting by train, Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
For event organisers in Rowner
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rowner questions
Is Rowner close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Rowner?
Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Away from opening windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
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What else we do in Rowner
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards