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Care Home Hog Roast in Widley
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Widley.
- Retirement community days
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Widley
For event organisers in Widley
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
About our care home hog roast in Widley
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Whether it’s day centre get-togethers and open afternoons, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Rural care homes near Widley can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
FAQs for Widley
Can you roast near the sea around Widley?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Widley?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
A hog roast compared with other options
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Widley
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Seating for residents
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Clear of bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
Planning a hog roast day in Widley
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Widley, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Widley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Widley to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Old photos of Southmoor Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Some homes in Widley have links with a local church such as Christ Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in PO7 and PO6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Widley, we cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Widley includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Widley
Also in Widley
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Widley
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Whatever the occasion in Widley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
- Home anniversaries
- Retirement housing events
For families visiting by train, Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In summer, Widley has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards