West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Goose Hill
Looking for a hog roast day in Goose Hill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
Planning an event in Goose Hill?
Planning a hog roast day in Goose Hill
Goose Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater care home events of every size in Goose Hill. Goose Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Goose Hill to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Paul sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
We cover care home events in every part of RG19 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Goose Hill, we also cover Mill Green (1 mile west), Plastow Green (1 mile south-west), Crookham (1 mile north-east), Hyde End (1 mile north-east) and Headley (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Cheam School (1.4 miles south-west) and The Hurst School (2.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Friend pub (1 mile north)
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Goose Hill
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For retirement community days and residents’ themed days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and new potatoes and more.
Rural care homes near Goose Hill can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Goose Hill (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Why choose a hog roast in Goose Hill?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer hog roast day in Goose Hill, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Goose Hill
How far is Goose Hill from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Goose Hill 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.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Who books care home hog roast in Goose Hill?
Families and staff can join in.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Goose Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Families’ days
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Old photos of Thatcham Reed Beds can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level outdoor area
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Sign-off from management
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Goose Hill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We clear away quietly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards