Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shobley, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Shobley.
- Garden fêtes
- Community open days
- Staff appreciation days
Care home hog roast for Shobley
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shobley
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Shobley
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are often booked for retirement community days and garden fêtes.
Rural homes around Shobley may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event. In late May, sunset in Shobley is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BH24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
A hog roast or other catering?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast days near Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Shobley for care home events. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Linbrook Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Shobley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park.
We cover care home events in every part of the BH24 postcode area. Close by, we cover care home events in Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Towns and villages near Shobley
More for events in Shobley
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Common questions in Shobley
Is Shobley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest 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.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What affects the price in Shobley
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Shobley
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Shobley?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
In Shobley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Families’ days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Anniversaries of the home
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St John the Baptist, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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