Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in California, Wokingham
We bring a hog roast day to California and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
Book a hog roast in California
Care home hog roast for your care home event in California
Retirement housing and day centres around California book hog roast days too, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Popular choices include roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater families’ days and open afternoons.
At a rural home near California, access matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count families and staff too
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Care homes around California
California is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Care home events in California are part of our patch. California is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Crowthorne station is about 2.4 miles away. Old photos of Horseshoe Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG40. Whether your care home event is on Warren Lane, White Horse Lane and Fernbank or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to California we cover include Arborfield Garrison (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile south-east), Barkham (1 mile north), Langley Common (1 mile north-west) and Eversley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-east), Woodley (5 miles north), Earley (5 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around California includes Horseshoe Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Oak pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books care home hog roast in California?
It turns a normal day into an event.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near California, such as:
- Garden fêtes
- Seasonal events
- Day centre events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St James sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
California questions
Is California close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to California?
The closest is Crowthorne station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Nearby places to California
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Seating for residents
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in California
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Winter afternoons in California are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for California, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
What affects the price in California
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Numbers
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.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG40 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away