Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Thedden, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day to Thedden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre lunches
Planning an event in Thedden?
Who books care home hog roast in Thedden?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Hosts in Thedden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
Old photos of King's Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Care home hog roast in Thedden, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Thedden also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re frequently booked for open afternoons and retirement housing events.
Near Thedden, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Thedden
Which station is closest to Thedden?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How far is Thedden from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September sunset in Thedden is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Thedden
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from opening windows
- Seating for residents
- Away from emergency routes
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Ask about china.
Care homes around Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover care home events in Thedden, as well as the surrounding area. Thedden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Some homes in Thedden have links with a local church such as St Peter's, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
For care home events in GU34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Within reach you will find King's Hill.
How we price a hog roast day
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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