Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in South Down
We bring a hog roast day to South Down and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Staff appreciation days
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement housing events
Planning an event in South Down?
Care home hog roasts in South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around South Down, whatever the venue. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Down to Southampton (7 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Shawford Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Some homes in South Down have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside South Down, we also cover Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Care home hog roast in South Down, carved to order
Day centres and retirement housing near South Down also book us, for themed days and gatherings. On the menu are roast potatoes, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and day centre events.
At a rural home near South Down, access matters. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Questions from South Down
Do you come out to small places like South Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is South Down from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Away from opening windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Occasions we serve in South Down
We adapt serving to suit residents.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near South Down:
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff appreciation days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Looking after everyone
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In late May, sunset in South Down is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. 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, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away