Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Stoke, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast day in Stoke? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer fêtes
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Families’ days
A hog roast near Stoke
About our care home hog roast in Stoke
Retirement housing and day centres around Stoke book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for themed days and summer fêtes.
For a care home near Stoke, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. 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
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Stoke
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
People around Stoke book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Milestone days for the home
- Summer fêtes
- Staff appreciation days
Old photos of Anton Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Care homes around Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Stoke? We cover the whole area. Stoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stoke to Reading (about 23 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
For care home events in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoke include Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Where the roaster can go in Stoke
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Someone to meet us
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
Common questions in Stoke
How far is Stoke from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Stoke?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
More for events in Stoke
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Winter afternoons in Stoke are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away