Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Cumnor, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast day in Cumnor? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Cumnor
Care homes around Cumnor
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cumnor and the surrounding area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
For families visiting by train, Oxford station is about 3.1 miles away. Residents who remember days out at Cumnor Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Anywhere in OX2, we can bring the roaster to you. From High Street, The Park and The Winnyards or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Cumnor includes Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Schools near Cumnor include Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Care home hog roast in Cumnor, slow-roasted on site
In Cumnor, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for days for relatives and themed days.
Rural care homes near Cumnor can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count families and staff too
Your team helps residents as needed.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Cumnor
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Cumnor
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Someone to meet us
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Cumnor
Is Cumnor close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Cumnor?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Cumnor
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
In Cumnor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Seasonal events
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Michael, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Nearby places to Cumnor
What else we do in Cumnor
For event organisers in Cumnor
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer hog roast day in Cumnor, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX2 postcode and rough numbers, 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 slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards