Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Salters Heath, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Salters Heath.
- Family days with visitors
- Residents’ themed days
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Salters Heath
Salters Heath: care homes and access
Salters Heath is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Salters Heath and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Old photos of Daneshill Park Woods can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that Bramley (Hants) station is about 2.7 miles away.
We cover care home events in every part of RG26 and the streets around it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Aldermaston Road and Salters Heath Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Pamber End (1 mile north-west), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-west), Pamber Green (1 mile north), Little London (1 mile north-east) and Charter Alley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.8 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Salters Heath include Everest Community Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queens College Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Salters Heath
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. We’re often asked to cater open afternoons and seasonal events, with new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Rural care homes near Salters Heath can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salters Heath: your questions answered
How far is Salters Heath from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Salters Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Salters Heath hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Winter afternoons in Salters Heath are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
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. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Salters Heath
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
Occasions we serve in Salters Heath
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Here’s what people in Salters Heath most often book a hog roast for:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement housing events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone days for the home
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Pamber Priory, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away