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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shirley, Southampton
Planning a hog roast day in Shirley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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Book a hog roast in Shirley
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
About our care home hog roast in Shirley
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. On the menu are roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for retirement housing events and themed days.
Smaller homes around Shirley may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In summer, Shirley has 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.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Shirley: your questions answered
How far is Shirley from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shirley?
Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Towns and villages near Shirley
Other occasions in Shirley
Looking after everyone
Some residents will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Shirley
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Shirley: care homes and access
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Care home events in Shirley are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Shirley Parish Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The A3057 make Shirley a simple journey for us. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Shirley, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over SO15, SO16 and SO17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include May Road, Dyer Road and York Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Shirley sits on or near the A3057, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. For care home events just outside Shirley, we cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Shirley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shirley include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Regents Park Community College (within half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
How we price a hog roast day
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Shirley
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Sign-off from management
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Why choose care home hog roast in Shirley?
It turns a normal day into an event.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Shirley, such as:
- Milestone days for the home
- Days for relatives
- Open afternoons
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Visitors arriving by train should know that Millbrook (Hants) station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards