Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Godstow
We bring a hog roast day across Godstow and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Days for relatives
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast in Godstow
Godstow: care homes and access
Godstow is about 3 miles south of Kidlington, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Godstow? We cover the whole area. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Some homes in Godstow have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over OX2 and the streets around it. For care home events just outside Godstow, we cover Wolvercote (1 mile north-east), Binsey (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile east), Summertown (1 mile east) and North Oxford (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Radcliffe Infirmary (2.1 miles south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Godstow include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Godstow include St Edward's School (1.3 miles east) and Oxford Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Trout Inn (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.8 miles south-east)
How our care home hog roast works in Godstow
For care homes in Godstow, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. We serve thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater residents’ themed days and open days.
At a rural home near Godstow, access matters so we can plan our route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Godstow (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Godstow
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books care home hog roast in Godstow?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
In Godstow and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre events
- Community open days
- Anniversaries of the home
Visitors arriving by train should know that Oxford Parkway station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in Godstow is about 9:00pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Godstow
Other occasions in Godstow
Questions from Godstow
Do you come out to small places like Godstow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Godstow?
Oxford Parkway station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
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.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Godstow
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away