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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Sherfield on Loddon, Hampshire
Care home hog roast in Sherfield on Loddon: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Community open days
- Themed days
- Retirement community days
A hog roast near Sherfield on Loddon
Occasions we serve in Sherfield on Loddon
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Sherfield on Loddon, such as:
- Residents’ themed days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Anniversaries of the home
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St. Leonard, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How our care home hog roast works in Sherfield on Loddon
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater day centre lunches and retirement housing events.
At a rural home near Sherfield on Loddon, access matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Care homes around Sherfield on Loddon
Sherfield on Loddon is about 5 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Sherfield on Loddon. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Old photos of Daneshill Park Woods can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Care home events anywhere in RG27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Bramley Road, Reading Road and Greenway or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Spanish Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south), Bramley Green (1 mile north-west), Hartley Wespall (1 mile east) and Bramley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Basing House (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Four Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Sherfield on Loddon
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Where the roaster can go in Sherfield on Loddon
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Seating for residents
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or RG27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Sherfield on Loddon
Do you come out to small places like Sherfield on Loddon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Sherfield on Loddon from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you come to Sherfield on Loddon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Sherfield on Loddon and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late May in Sherfield on Loddon has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away