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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Frieth, Oxfordshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Frieth and across Oxfordshire.
- Day centre lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Themed days
Care home hog roast in Frieth
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How our care home hog roast works in Frieth
Day centres and retirement housing near Frieth also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Whether it’s garden fêtes and day centre events, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near Frieth, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Frieth
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
However big or small the event in Frieth, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
- Open days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Care homes around Frieth
Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Frieth book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Frieth to Reading (12 miles away).
Yoesden is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Marlow station, roughly 4.3 miles south-east of the centre. Frieth is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area. Local streets include Frieth Hill, Ellery Rise and Hayles Field; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Little Frieth (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-east), Bolter End (1 mile north), Fingest (1 mile north-west) and Cadmore End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Marlow Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Yoesden.
- Local pubs include Yew Tree pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include West Wycombe Rural (3 miles north)
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your care home event in Frieth. By late September, the light in Frieth goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Frieth hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
What affects the price in Frieth
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Frieth
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Frieth
Other occasions in Frieth
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away quietly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Frieth
Do you come out to small places like Frieth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Frieth?
The closest is Marlow station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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