West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Colthrop
Looking for a hog roast day in Colthrop? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Family days with visitors
- Staff appreciation days
A hog roast near Colthrop
Care home hog roast in Colthrop, slow-roasted on site
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for milestone days for the home and day centre events.
Rural homes around Colthrop may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Colthrop
What’s the nearest station to Colthrop?
Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Colthrop?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we will plan the roast around it.
Planning a hog roast day in Colthrop
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Care home events in Colthrop are part of our patch. Colthrop is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Old photos of Thatcham Reed Beds can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
Here we cover the RG19 and RG18 postcode area. Whether your care home event is on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Colthrop we cover include Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear away quietly.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Colthrop
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Colthrop
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from the home
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from emergency routes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Colthrop
Other occasions in Colthrop
Why choose care home hog roast in Colthrop?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Colthrop, including:
- Care home summer fairs
- Family days with visitors
- Staff appreciation days
- Anniversaries of the home
If your residents have links with St Mary's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
Why choose a hog roast in Colthrop?
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Colthrop
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
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.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Winter afternoons in Colthrop are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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