Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Dadford, Buckinghamshire
Care home hog roast in Dadford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement housing events
Slow-roasted pork in Dadford
Events we cater in Dadford
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Dadford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
- Garden fêtes
Buckingham Sand Pit is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Care home hog roast in Dadford, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Dadford also book us, for themed days and gatherings. Popular choices include new potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork, and we are often booked for home anniversaries and care home summer fairs.
For a care home near Dadford, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Dadford (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Dadford
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact on the day
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In summer, Dadford has daylight until about 9:30pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Care homes around Dadford
Dadford is about 4 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Dadford book us for care home events of all sizes. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
If your residents have links with Parish Church of St Mary, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Care home events anywhere in MK18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your care home event is on High Street and North Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Shalstone (2 miles south-west), Chackmore (2 miles south-east), Water Stratford (3 miles south-west) and Radclive (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south), Tingewick (4 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Menagerie (0.8 miles south-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dadford include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Common questions in Dadford
Do you come out to small places like Dadford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Dadford from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Nearby places to Dadford
Other occasions in Dadford
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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