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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Botley, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast day in Botley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Home anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Botley
Where the roaster can go in Botley
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Care home hog roast in Botley, carved to order
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We serve halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for home anniversaries and summer fêtes.
Care homes around Botley are often in converted houses with gardens. Let us know about the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Botley (OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast day in Botley
Could you cook in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Botley?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster 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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Perfect for your care home event in Botley
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Botley most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Home anniversaries
- Families’ days
- Care home summer fairs
- Open days
Residents who remember days out at Harcourt Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Why choose a hog roast in Botley?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Botley
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Botley
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Hog roast days near Botley
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast day in Botley? We cover the whole area. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Here we cover the OX2 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. From Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Botley we cover include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Botley includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Botley include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Seacourt Bridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Places near Botley
Other occasions in Botley
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late May in Botley has light until about 9:00pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What affects the price in Botley
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards