West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ball Hill, West Berkshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Ball Hill and the surrounding area.
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre events
- Family days with visitors
Slow-roasted pork in Ball Hill
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
How our care home hog roast works in Ball Hill
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. For sheltered housing gatherings and care home summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes for your residents.
Near Ball Hill, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Ball Hill
What’s the nearest station to Ball Hill?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
How far is Ball Hill from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ball Hill
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Late May in Ball Hill has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast days near Ball Hill
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater care home events across Ball Hill and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Ball Hill to Reading (about 19 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Anywhere in RG20, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ball Hill include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
What affects the price in Ball Hill
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Ball Hill
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ball Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Milestone days for the home
Pilot Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards