West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Aldermaston Wharf
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Aldermaston Wharf.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open days
- Day centre events
Care home hog roast in Aldermaston Wharf
About our care home hog roast in Aldermaston Wharf
In Aldermaston Wharf, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Typical bookings include family days with visitors and thank-you meals for staff, serving rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Near Aldermaston Wharf, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late May in Aldermaston Wharf has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Aldermaston Wharf: care homes and access
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Aldermaston Wharf. We cater all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Aldermaston Wharf to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Aldermaston station is in Aldermaston Wharf itself. Some homes in Aldermaston Wharf have links with a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7. Local streets include Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Aldermaston Wharf includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Butt Inn (under half a mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Aldermaston Wharf
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Chicken can be added.
Occasions we serve in Aldermaston Wharf
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Community open days
- Care home summer fairs
Hosehill Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Aldermaston Wharf
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
FAQs for Aldermaston Wharf
Can you do a hog roast in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Aldermaston Wharf from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Why choose a hog roast in Aldermaston Wharf?
Instead of organising a trip, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Aldermaston Wharf hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Nearby places to Aldermaston Wharf
Also in Aldermaston Wharf
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards