Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Upper Burgate, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Upper Burgate.
- Staff appreciation days
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast in Upper Burgate
How our care home hog roast works in Upper Burgate
Retirement housing and day centres around Upper Burgate book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Typical bookings include family days with visitors and staff thank-you lunches, with rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes.
For a care home near Upper Burgate, tell us about lanes and the drive. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Where the roaster can go in Upper Burgate
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Upper Burgate
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Serving on plates is often easier.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Upper Burgate
Is Upper Burgate too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Upper Burgate?
Yes, Upper Burgate is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do soft food?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
What time do you serve?
Serving time is up to you, lunch or an afternoon event.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Events we cater in Upper Burgate
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Burgate, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Family days with visitors
- Seasonal events
- Retirement housing events
- Community open days
Some homes in Upper Burgate have links with a local church such as Woodgreen Methodist Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Hog roast days near Upper Burgate
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. Upper Burgate is well within our area for care home events. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Upper Burgate we cover include Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bat and Ball pub (0.9 miles north)
Nearby places to Upper Burgate
Also in Upper Burgate
How it works
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 Upper Burgate. In late May, sunset in Upper Burgate is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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