Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Childrey, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast day across Childrey and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open afternoons
Slow-roasted pork in Childrey
Care home hog roast in Childrey, carved to order
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. On the menu are thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for anniversaries of the home and families’ days.
Rural care homes near Childrey can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Childrey (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Childrey: care homes and access
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cater care home events across Childrey and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Letcombe Valley may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Childrey, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in OX12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your care home event could be at a house on High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Childrey, we also cover West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Childrey includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hatchet Public House (under half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late May in Childrey has light until about 9:00pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose care home hog roast in Childrey?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
People around Childrey book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Community open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement housing events
- Anniversaries of the home
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Also near Childrey
Other occasions in Childrey
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Questions from Childrey
Is Childrey close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we will work alongside your kitchen.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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