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Care Home Hog Roast in Datchet
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Datchet and the surrounding area.
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Planning an event in Datchet?
How our care home hog roast works in Datchet
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. We’re frequently asked to cater families’ days and themed days, serving thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and apple sauce.
For a care home in a place like Datchet, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning a hog roast day in Datchet
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Datchet and the surrounding area. Datchet is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Datchet to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Staines Reservoirs may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, Datchet station serves Datchet directly.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over SL3 and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on High Street, London Road and Percy Place or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Datchet has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Datchet include Churchmead School (under half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Stag pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
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What else we do in Datchet
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- Away from opening windows
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Datchet questions
How far is Datchet from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Datchet?
Datchet has its own station: Datchet station.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
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 do not offer halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
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 cover Datchet?
Yes, Datchet is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Why choose a hog roast in Datchet?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In late May, sunset in Datchet is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Datchet
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
However big or small the event in Datchet, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
- Care home summer fairs
- Days for relatives
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Mary sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request thin slices
- Count residents who need an alternative
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards