Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Wittensford
Care home hog roast in Wittensford: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Day centre events
- Garden fêtes
- Retirement housing events
Planning an event in Wittensford?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Wittensford
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Wittensford suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for staff appreciation days and day centre events.
Country homes near Wittensford often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Wittensford. Late-September sunset in Wittensford is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your residents
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO43 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your care home event in Wittensford
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wittensford, such as:
- Day centre events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
- Home anniversaries
Copythorne Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
For event organisers in Wittensford
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Hog roast days near Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Wittensford? We cover the whole area. Wittensford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wittensford to Southampton (9 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Wittensford is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the SO43 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Wittensford, we also cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear away quietly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wittensford questions
What’s the nearest station to Wittensford?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will share allergen and menu details.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards