Buckinghamshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Gawcott
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Gawcott and across Buckinghamshire.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
A hog roast near Gawcott
About our care home hog roast in Gawcott
In Gawcott, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. We’re frequently asked to cater care home summer fairs and milestone days for the home, with thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Rural care homes near Gawcott can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Gawcott (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Gawcott
We adapt serving to suit residents.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Gawcott. Typical bookings include:
- Families’ days
- Staff appreciation days
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of Holy Trinity, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For event organisers in Gawcott
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Gawcott
Other occasions in Gawcott
Hog roast days near Gawcott
Gawcott is about 2 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Gawcott, whatever the venue. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
Buckingham Sand Pit is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over MK18 and the streets around it. Your care home event could be at a house on Main Street, The Terrace and Oak Drive, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Tingewick (1 mile north-west), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-west), Hillesden (2 miles south), Finmere (3 miles west) and Twyford (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Haddenham (15 miles south).
A little further out are Buckingham Movie Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Gawcott includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local schools include Royal Latin School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cuckoo's Nest pub (under half a mile west)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How we price a hog roast day
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Travel to Gawcott
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Gawcott
Is Gawcott too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Gawcott from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in Gawcott?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Gawcott and Buckinghamshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you serve at lunch?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In late May, sunset in Gawcott is about 9:00pm, 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.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with 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 Gawcott hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Sign-off from management
- A named contact on the day
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away