Slough · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Farnham Royal, Slough
We bring a hog roast day to Farnham Royal and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Families’ days
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
Book a hog roast in Farnham Royal
About our care home hog roast in Farnham Royal
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. Whether it is residents’ themed days and retirement housing events, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
At a rural home near Farnham Royal, access matters. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Count families and staff too
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Farnham Royal: care homes and access
Farnham Royal is about 2 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Farnham Royal. We cater all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, Burnham station, about 1.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the SL2 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Your care home event could be at a house on Church Road, Sospel Court and Montague Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Britwell (1 mile south-west), East Burnham (1 mile north-west), Farnham Common (1 mile north), Egypt (1 mile north) and Slough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south-east), Datchet (4 miles south-east), Ditton (4 miles south-east), Poyle (6 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Beechwood School (0.5 miles south) and Caldicott School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile south)
Farnham Royal: your questions answered
Is Farnham Royal close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Farnham Royal too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event. Late May in Farnham Royal has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Farnham Royal
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Farnham Royal
We plan around the home’s routines.
Here’s what people in Farnham Royal most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
- Garden fêtes
- Retirement community days
Burnham Beeches is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away