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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Caversham Park Village, Reading
Planning a hog roast day in Caversham Park Village? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Retirement community days
- Open afternoons
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Caversham Park Village
Perfect for your care home event in Caversham Park Village
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Caversham Park Village. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Themed days
- Day centre events
- Summer fêtes
Old photos of Sonning Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Care home hog roast in Caversham Park Village, carved to order
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Popular choices include roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for home anniversaries and retirement housing events.
Around Caversham Park Village, homes frequently have a garden and drive. Let us know about the way in. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Caversham Park Village
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late May in Caversham Park Village has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Caversham Park Village
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A named contact on the day
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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.
Common questions in Caversham Park Village
Is Caversham Park Village close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Care homes around Caversham Park Village
Caversham Park Village is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Caversham Park Village suit a hog roast. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.9 miles south-west. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like All Saints Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Care home events anywhere in RG4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Foxhill Lane, Lowfield Road and Newton Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Caversham Park Village, we also cover Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Emmer Green (1 mile west), Caversham (1 mile south-west), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Play Hatch (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.5 miles west)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards