Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Soberton Heath
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Soberton Heath.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Families’ days
- Home anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Soberton Heath
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Soberton Heath is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Soberton Heath, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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How our care home hog roast works in Soberton Heath
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include thank-you meals for staff and retirement housing events, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes.
Rural homes around Soberton Heath may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Soberton Heath: care homes and access
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hosts in Soberton Heath book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Old photos of St Clair's Meadow can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Anywhere in SO32 and PO17, we can roast on site for your residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Soberton Heath we cover include Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bold Forester Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from opening windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
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Other occasions in Soberton Heath
Perfect for your care home event in Soberton Heath
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
People around Soberton Heath book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Days for relatives
- Day centre events
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement housing events
Volunteers from churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Soberton Heath
How far is Soberton Heath from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Soberton Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about texture-modified diets?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards