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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ecchinswell, West Berkshire
Looking for a hog roast day in Ecchinswell? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Open days
- Summer fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
Care home hog roast in Ecchinswell
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Ecchinswell
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. Whether it is day centre events and seasonal events, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
For a care home near Ecchinswell, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Ecchinswell
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By late September, the light in Ecchinswell goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a hog roast day in Ecchinswell
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Ecchinswell? We cover the whole area. Ecchinswell is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Lawrence, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Old photos of Ladle Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
We cater care home events across the RG20 postcode area. Local streets include Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Ecchinswell include The Clere School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We clear away quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books care home hog roast in Ecchinswell?
Families and staff can join in.
Whatever the occasion in Ecchinswell, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Family days with visitors
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from management
- A level outdoor area
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Nearby places to Ecchinswell
Also in Ecchinswell
FAQs for Ecchinswell
Which station is closest to Ecchinswell?
Thatcham station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Ecchinswell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you serve on plates?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing normally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards