Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Waltham Chase
We bring a hog roast day to Waltham Chase and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Day centre events
- Open afternoons
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Planning an event in Waltham Chase?
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from opening windows
- A named contact on the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
About our care home hog roast in Waltham Chase
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for open afternoons and anniversaries of the home.
Rural homes around Waltham Chase may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Waltham Chase: care homes and access
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Waltham Chase. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Waltham Chase to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Waltham Chase Methodist Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Bishops Waltham Branch LNR may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Wherever your care home event is in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Waltham Chase we cover include Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Waltham Chase includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Waltham Chase include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
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. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In Waltham Chase, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Common questions in Waltham Chase
Is Waltham Chase too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Waltham Chase close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Halal is not offered
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Waltham Chase
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Waltham Chase
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Also near Waltham Chase
What else we do in Waltham Chase
Perfect for your care home event in Waltham Chase
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Waltham Chase and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community open days
- Retirement community days
- Day centre events
- Thank-you meals for staff
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away