Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Thorley, Isle of Wight
Planning a hog roast day in Thorley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Day centre lunches
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden fêtes
Planning an event in Thorley?
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late May, sunset in Thorley is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roast in Thorley, carved to order
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Thorley suit a hog roast, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. On the menu are new potatoes, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and we are often booked for staff appreciation days and days for relatives.
At a rural home near Thorley, access matters. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Thorley (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We clear away quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Site access
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Thorley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Someone to meet us
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
Thorley is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Thorley hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Other occasions in Thorley
Thorley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Thorley?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Thorley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Events we cater in Thorley
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Hosts in Thorley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirement housing events
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Family days with visitors
Old photos of Compton Down can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Care home hog roasts in Thorley
Thorley is about 5 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Thorley and the surrounding area. Thorley is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St. Swithin's Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cater care home events across the PO41 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Thorley, we also cover Thorley Street (1 mile east), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (2 miles east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (14 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). If your care home event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away