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Care Home Hog Roast in Chazey Heath
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Chazey Heath and across Reading.
- Seasonal events
- Garden fêtes
- Home anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Chazey Heath
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Chazey Heath hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How our care home hog roast works in Chazey Heath
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. Typical bookings include days for relatives and anniversaries of the home, serving roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Near Chazey Heath, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours.
Planning a hog roast day in Chazey Heath
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cater care home events of every size in Chazey Heath. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Residents who remember days out at Fobney Island Wetland Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Chazey Heath, we also cover Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Chazey Heath include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Chazey Heath include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (within half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Towns and villages near Chazey Heath
Also in Chazey Heath
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late May, sunset in Chazey Heath is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose care home hog roast in Chazey Heath?
Families and staff can join in.
Whatever the occasion in Chazey Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Residents’ themed days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
Some homes in Chazey Heath have links with a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Seating for residents
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Someone to meet us
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Chazey Heath
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Chazey Heath
Do you come out to small places like Chazey Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Chazey Heath close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards