Wokingham · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Hare Hatch
Looking for a hog roast day in Hare Hatch? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days
Book a hog roast in Hare Hatch
Where the roaster can go in Hare Hatch
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Approval from the home
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hare Hatch
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Care home hog roast in Hare Hatch, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Hare Hatch also book us, for themed days and gatherings. Typical bookings include days for relatives and residents’ themed days, with new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Near Hare Hatch, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
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What else we do in Hare Hatch
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In Hare Hatch, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- 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.
- 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
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hare Hatch
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose a hog roast in Hare Hatch?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Hare Hatch?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hare Hatch and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open afternoons
Families coming by rail can use the station: Wargrave station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Care homes around Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. A hog roast suits care home events around Hare Hatch, whatever the venue. Hare Hatch is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hare Hatch to Reading (7 miles away).
If your residents have links with Church of St James, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Residents who remember days out at Weycock Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Bath Road, Tag Lane and Milley Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For care home events just outside Hare Hatch, we cover The Holt (1 mile north-east), Kiln Green (1 mile north-east), Ruscombe (1 mile south-west), Twyford (1 mile south-west) and Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Mark's Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hare Hatch include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.3 miles west) and The Piggott School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast day in Hare Hatch
Which station is closest to Hare Hatch?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hare Hatch?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What about texture-modified diets?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards