Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Sandy Down, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast day in Sandy Down? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff appreciation days
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Sandy Down
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
How our care home hog roast works in Sandy Down
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries of the home and day centre events, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
At a rural home near Sandy Down, access matters so we can plan our route. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Perfect for your care home event in Sandy Down
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Hosts in Sandy Down book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Care home summer fairs
- Seasonal events
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
Hog roast days near Sandy Down
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Sandy Down, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Boldre Foreshore is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Some homes in Sandy Down have links with a local church such as Church of St John, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Sandy Down is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
For care home events in SO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Sandy Down include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local pubs include The Hobler Public House (within half a mile south-west)
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Sandy Down, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A named contact on the day
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Sandy Down?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Sandy Down
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
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.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Sandy Down
Can you roast near the sea around Sandy Down?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Sandy Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you cover Sandy Down?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Sandy Down and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Towns and villages near Sandy Down
Other occasions in Sandy Down
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away