Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Upper Wield, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Upper Wield and across Hampshire.
- Garden fêtes
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre events
A hog roast near Upper Wield
Care home hog roast in Upper Wield, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. For community open days and care home summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Country homes near Upper Wield frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Hog roast days near Upper Wield
Upper Wield is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Upper Wield is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. Upper Wield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St James, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Care home events anywhere in SO24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Preston Candover (2 miles north-west), Bighton (3 miles south-west), Brown Candover (3 miles west), Totford (4 miles west) and Old Alresford (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (12 miles south-east) and Tadley (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Upper Wield includes King's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Yew Tree pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Also near Upper Wield
Also in Upper Wield
Questions from Upper Wield
Do you come out to small places like Upper Wield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Upper Wield from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Wield
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level outdoor area
- A named contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Wield
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In summer, Upper Wield has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your residents
Getting a price
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. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Travel to Upper Wield
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Upper Wield?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Hosts in Upper Wield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Open afternoons
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre lunches
- Staff appreciation days
King's Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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