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Care Home Hog Roast in Amersham on the Hill
We bring a hog roast day to Amersham on the Hill and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Summer fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Family days with visitors
Care home hog roast for Amersham on the Hill
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Winter afternoons in Amersham on the Hill are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or HP6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Care home hog roast in Amersham on the Hill, slow-roasted on site
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. We’re often asked to cater care home summer fairs and day centre lunches, serving thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Smaller homes around Amersham on the Hill may only have a modest garden, so send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Amersham on the Hill (HP6, HP7, HP8)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Amersham on the Hill
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
In Amersham on the Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Families’ days
- Seasonal events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff thank-you lunches
With the A416 and A4154 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Amersham on the Hill
More for events in Amersham on the Hill
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Amersham on the Hill
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Amersham on the Hill questions
How far is Amersham on the Hill from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Amersham on the Hill?
Amersham station, in Amersham on the Hill itself.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Planning a hog roast day in Amersham on the Hill
Amersham on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Amersham on the Hill for care home events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Amersham on the Hill to Reading (22 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Amersham station serves Amersham on the Hill directly. Sands Bank is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Amersham on the Hill.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP6, HP7 and HP8, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as The Avenue, Hyrons Lane and Station Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A416 and A4154 close by, Amersham on the Hill is simple for us to get to for your care home event. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Amersham (1 mile east), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (2 miles north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Woodrow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Great Missenden (3.7 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Amersham on the Hill includes Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Home Tuition Service (under half a mile east) and Woodside Junior School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Boot and Slipper pub (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request thin slices
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away