Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Goring
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Goring.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Community open days
- Care home summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Goring
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Care home hog roast in Goring, carved to order
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. Whether it’s staff appreciation days and open afternoons, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
Smaller homes around Goring may only have a modest garden, so we check the space with photos first. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Goring (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a hog roast day in Goring
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Goring, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Goring is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Withymead Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Goring is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
We cater care home events across the RG8 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Queens Arms (less than half a mile south)
Other occasions in Goring
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late May in Goring has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Goring
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast day in Goring
Which station is closest to Goring?
Goring has its own station: Goring & Streatley station.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can visitors eat too?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Perfect for your care home event in Goring
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Hosts in Goring book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Retirement housing events
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Families’ days
Visitors arriving by train should know that Goring & Streatley station is in Goring itself.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away