Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for South Ham
Planning a hog roast day in South Ham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Residents’ themed days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Care home summer fairs
A hog roast near South Ham
Care home hog roast in South Ham, slow-roasted on site
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. For care home summer fairs and open afternoons, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
For a care home in a place like South Ham, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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What else we do in South Ham
Perfect for your care home event in South Ham
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Hosts in South Ham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Families’ days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre events
If your residents have links with Saint Peter's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In South Ham, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for South Ham
Is South Ham close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you do soft food?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from opening windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
Care home hog roasts in South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits care home events around South Ham, whatever the venue. South Ham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from South Ham to Reading (14 miles away).
Old photos of Farleigh Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Anywhere in RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your care home event is on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside South Ham, we also cover Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near South Ham include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near South Ham include Aldworth School (within half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in South Ham
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away