Hampshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Worlds End
We bring a hog roast day to Worlds End and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Open afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Days for relatives
A hog roast near Worlds End
Care home hog roast in Worlds End, carved to order
For care homes in Worlds End, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Typical bookings include retirement housing events and seasonal events, with thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Worlds End can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from opening windows
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
Perfect for your care home event in Worlds End
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
People around Worlds End book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Milestone days for the home
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 3.7 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Common questions in Worlds End
Is Worlds End close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Worlds End?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Care homes around Worlds End
Worlds End is about 3 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Worlds End and the surrounding area. Worlds End is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
St Clair's Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. For care home events just outside Worlds End, we cover Hipley (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (2 miles north-west) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include Fox and Hounds pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Worlds End
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Winter afternoons in Worlds End are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away