Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Wells-in-the-Field
Care home hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
Book a hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field
Care home hog roast in Wells-in-the-Field, carved to order
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. Whether it’s staff appreciation days and home anniversaries, we can cook apple sauce, new potatoes and roast potatoes and more.
At a rural home near Wells-in-the-Field, access matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request thin slices
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Hog roast days near Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your care home event is in Wells-in-the-Field, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (about 21 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as St Nicholas' Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG28. Your care home event could be at a house on Priory Lane and London Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Local schools include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Wells-in-the-Field
Other occasions in Wells-in-the-Field
Perfect for your care home event in Wells-in-the-Field
We fit in with your day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wells-in-the-Field:
- Days for relatives
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
For families visiting by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Questions from Wells-in-the-Field
Is Wells-in-the-Field too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Wells-in-the-Field?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
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.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Wells-in-the-Field, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Wells-in-the-Field, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards