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Care Home Hog Roast in Dry Sandford
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Dry Sandford.
- Summer fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
Slow-roasted pork in Dry Sandford
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Dry Sandford
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. On the menu are new potatoes, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for care home summer fairs and staff appreciation days.
Rural care homes near Dry Sandford can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Dry Sandford (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Approval from the home
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Dry Sandford
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near Dry Sandford
More for events in Dry Sandford
Dry Sandford: care homes and access
Dry Sandford is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Dry Sandford for care home events and the places nearby. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Radley station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre. Some homes in Dry Sandford have links with a local church such as Church of St Helen, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
For care home events in OX13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Cothill (1 mile south-west), Shippon (2 miles south-east), Frilford Heath (2 miles south-west), Tubney (2 miles south-west) and Marcham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (5 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are FitzHarris Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Parsonage Moor and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Larkmead School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Merry Miller pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In summer, Dry Sandford has 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 start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Who books care home hog roast in Dry Sandford?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Dry Sandford:
- Days for relatives
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
Old photos of Parsonage Moor can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
Dry Sandford questions
Which station is closest to Dry Sandford?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Is Dry Sandford close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will give your team the information they need.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards