Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Totton, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day across Totton and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Day centre events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Seasonal events
Slow-roasted pork in Totton
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Totton, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our care home hog roast in Totton
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. For sheltered housing gatherings and staff appreciation days, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Day centres and sheltered housing in Totton frequently have a communal garden, where a hog roast works well. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Someone to meet us
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Care homes around Totton
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Totton? We cover the whole area. Totton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
Old photos of Testwood Lakes can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Winfred, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Totton is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cater care home events across SO40 and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A35 and A36 close by, Totton is simple for us to get to with the roaster. For care home events just outside Totton, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Totton
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Totton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Community open days
Totton is on or near the A35 and A36, so access for our equipment is simple.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What else we do in Totton
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Totton
Can you roast near the sea around Totton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater in Totton?
Yes, Totton is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards