Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Weavers Down
We bring a hog roast day across Weavers Down and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Open afternoons
- Garden fêtes
- Themed days
A hog roast near Weavers Down
How our care home hog roast works in Weavers Down
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. On the menu are roast potatoes, new potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater care home summer fairs and open afternoons.
Rural homes around Weavers Down may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Weavers Down questions
Do you come out to small places like Weavers Down?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Weavers Down close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Why choose care home hog roast in Weavers Down?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Weavers Down, including:
- Days for relatives
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
Residents who remember days out at Deadwater Valley may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Before you book anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Away from opening windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Care home hog roasts in Weavers Down
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater care home events of every size in Weavers Down. Weavers Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 1.5 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Weavers Down, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in GU30, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Weavers Down include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
What affects the price in Weavers Down
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or GU30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Your team helps residents as needed.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, the light in Weavers Down goes at about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Weavers Down?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
More for events in Weavers Down
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away