Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Weston, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day across Weston and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Day centre events
- Themed days
- Community open days
Care home hog roast in Weston
Care home hog roast in Weston, carved to order
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. Whether it is day centre get-togethers and families’ days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and apple sauce for your residents.
For a care home near Weston, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Winter afternoons in Weston are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Care homes around Weston
Weston is about 1 mile south-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Care home events in Weston are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at War Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Weston is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on Weston Lane and Wylds Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Buriton (1 mile south-east), Ramsdean (1 mile west), Nursted (2 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south), Alton (11 miles north) and Waterlooville (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Bear Museum (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Weston include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and War Down.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
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. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Weston
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from the home
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from Weston
Is Weston close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided.
Can you cater in Weston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Weston and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Perfect for your care home event in Weston
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Weston. Typical bookings include:
- Care home summer fairs
- Themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre get-togethers
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards