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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Arborfield Garrison, Reading
Care home hog roast in Arborfield Garrison: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast in Arborfield Garrison
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Arborfield Garrison
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. Whether it is thank-you meals for staff and families’ days, we can cook thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your residents.
For a care home in a place like Arborfield Garrison, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
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Questions from Arborfield Garrison
Could you cook in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Arborfield Garrison?
The closest is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Do you come to Arborfield Garrison?
Yes, Arborfield Garrison is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
What affects the price in Arborfield Garrison
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Hog roast days near Arborfield Garrison
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Thinking about a hog roast day in Arborfield Garrison? We can help. We cater 34 places in Reading. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Eligius, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Old photos of The Marshes Local Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Here we cover the RG2 and RG40 postcode area. From Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Arborfield Garrison we cover include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Arborfield Garrison is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for care home events.
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Arborfield Garrison include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bramshill Hunt pub (less than half a mile north-west)
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In summer, Arborfield Garrison has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Away from emergency routes
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Arborfield Garrison
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Arborfield Garrison?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Arborfield Garrison, such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement housing events
- Home anniversaries
- Seasonal events
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 3.2 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away