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Care Home Hog Roast for Upper Enham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Upper Enham and the surrounding area.
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Enham
Care home hog roast in Upper Enham, slow-roasted on site
In Upper Enham, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. For residents’ themed days and staff appreciation days, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and roast potatoes and more.
Country homes near Upper Enham often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Upper Enham: care homes and access
Upper Enham is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater care home events across Upper Enham and nearby. Upper Enham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upper Enham to Southampton (23 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. Anton Lakes is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Dunhills Lane, Maccallum Road and Green Drove, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For care home events just outside Upper Enham, we cover Enham Alamein (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile east), Smannell (1 mile south-east), Wildhern (1 mile north-west) and Knights Enham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (2.1 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Enham include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from opening windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Upper Enham
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Upper Enham has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Upper Enham: your questions answered
How far is Upper Enham from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Upper Enham?
Andover station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Chicken can be added.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Who books care home hog roast in Upper Enham?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Hosts in Upper Enham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Open afternoons
- Seasonal events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Families’ days
Some homes in Upper Enham have links with a local church such as Saint George, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards