Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in The Hangers, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in The Hangers.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre events
- Days for relatives
Slow-roasted pork in The Hangers
Care home hog roast for your care home event in The Hangers
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. For themed days and day centre lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near The Hangers, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Events we cater in The Hangers
It turns a normal day into an event.
In The Hangers and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Days for relatives
Old photos of Bishops Waltham Branch LNR can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Towns and villages near The Hangers
Also in The Hangers
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late May in The Hangers has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roasts in The Hangers
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast day in The Hangers? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Botley station is about 4.7 miles away.
Wherever your care home event is in SO32, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to The Hangers we cover include Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
The Hangers questions
Which station is closest to The Hangers?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like The Hangers?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater in The Hangers?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to The Hangers
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the home
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in The Hangers
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away