Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Ardley
We bring a hog roast day across Ardley and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Staff appreciation days
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement community days
Planning an event in Ardley?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Ardley
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. On the menu are roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden fêtes and seasonal events.
For a care home near Ardley, tell us about lanes and the drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Ardley (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
FAQs for Ardley
What’s the nearest station to Ardley?
Bicester North station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Ardley from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will plan the roast around it.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Towns and villages near Ardley
More for events in Ardley
Why choose care home hog roast in Ardley?
It turns a normal day into an event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ardley:
- Family days with visitors
- Day centre get-togethers
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
Graven Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Care home hog roasts in Ardley
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ardley and the surrounding area. Ardley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ardley to Oxford (13 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Bicester North station, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the OX27 postcode area. Your care home event could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Ardley, we also cover Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ardley Castle (under half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox and Hounds pub (within half a mile north-east)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Ardley
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the home
- Away from emergency routes
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
For event organisers in Ardley
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Ardley
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter afternoons in Ardley are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
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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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards