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Care Home Hog Roast in Burghfield
Care home hog roast in Burghfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Open afternoons
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast for Burghfield
Where the roaster can go in Burghfield
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A named contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
Care home hog roast in Burghfield, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Typical bookings include summer fêtes and thank-you meals for staff, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
At a rural home near Burghfield, access matters so we can plan our route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Burghfield
Which station is closest to Burghfield?
Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Burghfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to Burghfield?
Yes, Burghfield is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
Places near Burghfield
More for events in Burghfield
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Burghfield
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Care home hog roasts in Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We are happy to travel to Burghfield for care home events and the places nearby. We cater all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Residents who remember days out at Hosehill Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Some homes in Burghfield have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Wherever your care home event is in RG30, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Burghfield includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Burghfield
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Burghfield:
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days
- Day centre events
- Residents’ themed days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In late May, sunset in Burghfield is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Read more
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away