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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Bow, Oxfordshire
Care home hog roast in Bow: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home anniversaries
- Family days with visitors
- Garden fêtes
Planning an event in Bow?
How our care home hog roast works in Bow
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. Typical bookings include day centre events and care home summer fairs, with thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Bow, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Bow (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Someone to meet us
- Approval from the home
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Bow
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In summer, Bow has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Why choose care home hog roast in Bow?
Families and staff can join in.
Hosts in Bow book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Home anniversaries
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Denys sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
We clear away quietly.
China crockery is available on request.
Towns and villages near Bow
Other occasions in Bow
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Care home hog roasts in Bow
Bow is about 4 miles east of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bow and the surrounding area. Bow is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bow to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
This part of Oxfordshire takes in SN7, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Chapel Road, High Street and Sheards Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Bow we cover include Stanford in the Vale (1 mile west), Hatford (1 mile north-west), Shellingford (2 miles west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Museum (3.8 miles west) and Faringdon Castle (3.4 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Former Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Bow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Bow: your questions answered
How far is Bow from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Bow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we’ll be ready.
What affects the price in Bow
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away