West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Donnington, West Berkshire
Care home hog roast in Donnington: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
Planning an event in Donnington?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Donnington
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. Popular choices include roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for days for relatives and garden fêtes.
For a care home near Donnington, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Donnington (RG14)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Donnington
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Who books care home hog roast in Donnington?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
People around Donnington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement housing events
- Open afternoons
Old photos of Rack Marsh can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
Towns and villages near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
Donnington: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Donnington?
Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Donnington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Care homes around Donnington
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Donnington. Donnington is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Donnington to Reading (15 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Newbury station is about 1.5 miles away. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Parish Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
We cover care home events in every part of RG14 and the streets around it. From The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (less than half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Donnington include Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Donnington include Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Castle pub (under half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, the light in Donnington goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from opening windows
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- 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 before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- 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