Southampton · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Thornhill, Southampton
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Thornhill and the surrounding area.
- Seasonal events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Garden fêtes
Care home hog roast for Thornhill
How our care home hog roast works in Thornhill
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for thank-you meals for staff and day centre get-togethers.
Care homes around Thornhill are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Let us know about the way in. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Thornhill (SO19, SO18, SO30)
- County
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Thornhill: care homes and access
Thornhill is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your care home event is in Thornhill, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Thornhill is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Sholing station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Thornhill is on or near the A334, so access for our equipment is simple. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in SO19, SO18 and SO30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Drove Road, Barry Road and Luton Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Thornhill is on the A334, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover care home events in Harefield (1 mile north), Sholing (1 mile south-west), Bitterne (1 mile west), West End (1 mile north) and Chartwell Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Portswood (3 miles north-west), Coxford (5 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Thornhill is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton, with plenty of venues for care home events.
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Woodlands Community College (0.6 miles north) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.8 miles west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Approval from the home
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
Nearby places to Thornhill
Also in Thornhill
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Thornhill
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Thornhill: your questions answered
Is Thornhill close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Perfect for your care home event in Thornhill
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Whatever the occasion in Thornhill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Day centre lunches
- Families’ days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Garden fêtes
Netley Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Chicken can be added.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In summer, Thornhill has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards