Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Bladon
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Bladon and the surrounding area.
- Residents’ themed days
- Community open days
- Anniversaries of the home
Care home hog roast in Bladon
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Care home hog roast in Bladon, carved to order
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Popular choices include thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for home anniversaries and day centre lunches.
For a care home near Bladon, tell us about lanes and the drive. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Bladon (OX20)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in Bladon
Bladon: care homes and access
Bladon is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your care home event is in Bladon, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Bladon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bladon to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
Some homes in Bladon have links with a local church such as St Martin's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Hanborough station, about 1 mile west.
For care home events in OX20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Whether your care home event is on The Green, Park Street and Lamb Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Woodstock (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile east), Church Hanborough (2 miles south-west), Long Hanborough (2 miles west) and Thrupp (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west), Carterton (11 miles south-west) and Kidlington (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Bus Museum (1 mile west). The countryside around Bladon includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include The Marlborough Church of England School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White House (under half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Questions from Bladon
Which station is closest to Bladon?
Hanborough station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
Is Bladon close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater in Bladon?
Yes, Bladon is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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 cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Bladon
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from emergency routes
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Bladon
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Late-September sunset in Bladon is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
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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Perfect for your care home event in Bladon
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bladon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community open days
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
Old photos of Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards