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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Rownhams, Southampton
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Rownhams and across Southampton.
- Open afternoons
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement housing events
A hog roast near Rownhams
Care home hog roast in Rownhams, slow-roasted on site
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Typical bookings include open afternoons and residents’ themed days, serving thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Care homes around Rownhams are often in converted houses with gardens. Let us know about the way in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Area
- Rownhams (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Rownhams: care homes and access
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We cover care home events in Rownhams, as well as the surrounding area. Rownhams is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St John, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Testwood Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Rownhams is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over SO16 and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Rownhams includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Rownhams?
Next to the usual lunch, 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. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your care home event in Rownhams
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Here’s what people in Rownhams most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Families’ days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Day centre events
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A closer look at the menu
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.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rownhams
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event in Rownhams. For a summer hog roast day in Rownhams, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Rownhams
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Rownhams
For event organisers in Rownhams
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Rownhams
What’s the nearest station to Rownhams?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we will be ready.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards