West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Burghfield Hill
We bring a hog roast day to Burghfield Hill and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast in Burghfield Hill
How our care home hog roast works in Burghfield Hill
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. We are frequently asked to cater days for relatives and retirement community days, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Care homes around Burghfield Hill are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Burghfield Hill
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
People around Burghfield Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days
- Summer fêtes
Some homes in Burghfield Hill have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning a hog roast day in Burghfield Hill
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cater care home events of every size in Burghfield Hill. Burghfield Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater.
Hosehill Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south.
For care home events in RG7 and RG30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Burghfield Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for care home events.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count families and staff too
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away quietly.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
What affects the price in Burghfield Hill
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Approval from the home
- Seating for residents
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burghfield Hill
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Nearby places to Burghfield Hill
What else we do in Burghfield Hill
Your questions about a hog roast day in Burghfield Hill
Is Burghfield Hill close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Burghfield Hill?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Burghfield Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Burghfield Hill and the rest of West Berkshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, lunch or an afternoon event.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Burghfield Hill hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late May, sunset in Burghfield Hill is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away