Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Fernham
Looking for a hog roast day in Fernham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
- Day centre lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Fernham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Fernham hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How our care home hog roast works in Fernham
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. For day centre get-togethers and days for relatives, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork and more.
At a rural home near Fernham, access matters so we can plan our route. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Fernham (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
More for events in Fernham
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fernham
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Fernham
How far is Fernham from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Fernham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
Fernham: care homes and access
Fernham is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cater care home events across Fernham and nearby, from gardens to fields. Fernham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Old photos of Badbury Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Anywhere in SN7, we can roast on site for your residents. Whether your care home event is on High Street, Church Lane and The Green or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Fernham we cover include Little Coxwell (1 mile north-west), Baulking (2 miles south-east), Uffington (2 miles south-east), Shellingford (2 miles north-east) and Faringdon (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Castle (2.4 miles north) and Uffington Museum (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Occasions we serve in Fernham
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
In Fernham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre lunches
- Days for relatives
- Retirement housing events
- Open days
Some homes in Fernham have links with a local church such as Church of St John, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Fernham
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September sunset in Fernham is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
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.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away