Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Selborne
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Selborne.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
Book a hog roast in Selborne
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In late May, sunset in Selborne is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Care home hog roast in Selborne, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. On the menu are apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal events and retirement community days.
For a care home near Selborne, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Selborne
What else we do in Selborne
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Planning a hog roast day in Selborne
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Selborne, from gardens to fields. Selborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Selborne Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Selborne.
Care home events anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. From Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover care home events in Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jubilee Tap (less than half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your care home event in Selborne
It brings residents, families and staff together.
People around Selborne book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
For families visiting by train, Alton station, about 3.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
Selborne: your questions answered
Is Selborne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are often easier for residents.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
What affects the price in Selborne
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Selborne
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Selborne
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards