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Care Home Hog Roast in Stubbington
Care home hog roast in Stubbington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Open afternoons
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Stubbington
Occasions we serve in Stubbington
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stubbington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open afternoons
- Anniversaries of the home
- Care home summer fairs
- Family days with visitors
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
Care home hog roast in Stubbington, carved to order
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes. We’re often asked to cater summer fêtes and day centre events, with roast potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Around Stubbington, homes often have a garden and drive. Tell us about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Chicken can be added.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in Stubbington
Marquee suppliers generally 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 will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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Your questions about a hog roast day in Stubbington
What’s the nearest station to Stubbington?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Stubbington?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter afternoons in Stubbington are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your residents
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Stubbington: care homes and access
Stubbington is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Stubbington, along with the towns and villages around it. Stubbington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Old photos of West of the River Alver can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Some homes in Stubbington have links with a local church such as Holy Rood Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cover care home events in every part of the PO14 and PO13 postcode area. From Park Lane, Croftlands Avenue and Bells Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Hill Head (1 mile south-west), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north-west), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (14 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Stubbington include Stubbington House School (within half a mile north-east) and Crofton School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Osborne View pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards