Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Wivelrod, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast day across Wivelrod and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Open days
Book a hog roast in Wivelrod
About our care home hog roast in Wivelrod
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for community open days and residents’ themed days.
Country homes near Wivelrod frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer hog roast day in Wivelrod, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Wivelrod, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Wivelrod
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Hog roast days near Wivelrod
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wivelrod is well within our area for care home events. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Wivelrod to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at King's Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre.
We cover care home events in every part of the GU34 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What affects the price in Wivelrod
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Wivelrod
We plan around the home’s routines.
Whatever the occasion in Wivelrod, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Themed days
- Open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Anniversaries of the home
Volunteers from churches such as Chapel of Alton Abbey sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Wivelrod questions
Is Wivelrod close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wivelrod?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you serve on plates?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away