Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Buckland, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a hog roast day in Buckland? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
A hog roast near Buckland
Care home hog roast in Buckland, slow-roasted on site
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for themed days and day centre events.
Rural homes around Buckland may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Buckland (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September sunset in Buckland is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
Hog roast days near Buckland
Buckland is about 5 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Buckland? We can help. Buckland is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 16 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Dancersend may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Wendover station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Buckland.
We cater care home events across the HP22 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Peggs Lane and New Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Aston Clinton (1 mile west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bedgrove (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles west), High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (14 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Trenchard Museum (1.9 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Haddington Hill and Dancersend.
Occasions we serve in Buckland
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Here’s what people in Buckland most often book a hog roast for:
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
- Open days
- Day centre lunches
If your residents have links with Church of All Saints, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Buckland questions
Do you come out to small places like Buckland?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Buckland?
The closest is Wendover station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Places near Buckland
What else we do in Buckland
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Buckland
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Request thin slices
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from opening windows
- Someone to meet us
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards