Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Southend, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Southend.
- Open days
- Day centre events
- Milestone days for the home
Book a hog roast in Southend
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Care home hog roast in Southend, slow-roasted on site
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. We’re frequently asked to cater residents’ themed days and families’ days, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Country homes near Southend often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Why choose a hog roast in Southend?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Southend
It turns a normal day into an event.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Southend, including:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre lunches
- Summer fêtes
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 5 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In summer, Southend has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast day in Southend
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Southend. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
St Clair's Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. 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.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Southend we cover include Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
FAQs for Southend
How far is Southend from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Southend too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Seating for residents
- An activities lead or manager as contact
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Southend, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away