Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ewelme, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast day across Ewelme and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement housing events
- Open days
Slow-roasted pork in Ewelme
About our care home hog roast in Ewelme
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Whether it is milestone days for the home and retirement housing events, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and apple sauce for your residents.
Rural homes around Ewelme may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Ewelme
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ewelme, such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre lunches
- Community open days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In summer, Ewelme has daylight until about 9:25pm, 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.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Ewelme: care homes and access
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Ewelme book us for care home events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ewelme to Oxford (11 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Ewelme Watercress Beds may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Ewelme is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape.
Wherever your care home event is in OX10, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a care home event in a garden on High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For care home events just outside Ewelme, we cover Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you will find The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Seating for residents
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
FAQs for Ewelme
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Ewelme from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can you carve thinly?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Can you work around our timings?
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.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away