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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Totford, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Totford.
- Themed days
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
Planning an event in Totford?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Totford
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. For staff thank-you lunches and day centre lunches, we can cook rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce and more.
Rural care homes near Totford can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event in Totford. Winter afternoons in Totford are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Totford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Totford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Totford close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
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 frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from opening windows
- Away from emergency routes
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Why choose care home hog roast in Totford?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Whatever the occasion in Totford, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Themed days
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
- Family days with visitors
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How we price a hog roast day
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Travel to Totford
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Hog roast days near Totford
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Totford, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Totford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Micheldever station is about 4.5 miles away.
Wherever your care home event is in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Totford?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- 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