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Care Home Hog Roast in West Meon
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in West Meon and across Hampshire.
- Home anniversaries
- Garden fêtes
- Families’ days
Care home hog roast in West Meon
Care home hog roast in West Meon, slow-roasted on site
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. For day centre lunches and days for relatives, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Country homes near West Meon frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
West Meon: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is West Meon close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cover West Meon?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away quietly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Care home hog roasts in West Meon
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around West Meon, from gardens to fields. West Meon is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Old photos of Shutts Copse can spark conversation during a hog roast day. West Meon is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in GU32, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Headon View, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south)
Places near West Meon
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer hog roast day in West Meon, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Someone to meet us
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in West Meon
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
Who books care home hog roast in West Meon?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement community days
- Garden fêtes
- Days for relatives
Some homes in West Meon have links with a local church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
What affects the price in West Meon
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to West Meon
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards