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Care Home Hog Roast in Harpsden Bottom
We bring a hog roast day to Harpsden Bottom and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Retirement community days
- Home anniversaries
- Residents’ themed days
Book a hog roast in Harpsden Bottom
Care home hog roast in Harpsden Bottom, slow-roasted on site
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork, and we are regularly asked to cater families’ days and anniversaries of the home.
At a rural home near Harpsden Bottom, access matters so we can plan our route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Harpsden Bottom (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Harpsden Bottom
It turns a normal day into an event.
Whatever the occasion in Harpsden Bottom, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Themed days
- Day centre events
- Retirement housing events
- Care home summer fairs
Old photos of Sonning Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer hog roast day in Harpsden Bottom, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Care homes around Harpsden Bottom
Harpsden Bottom is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Harpsden Bottom. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Margaret, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. For families visiting by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 1.1 miles away.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area. Close by, we cover care home events in Harpsden (1 mile east), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south-east), Binfield Heath (2 miles south) and Lower Assendon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles north-west), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Harpsden Bottom include Valley Road School (0.6 miles north) and Rupert House School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Saracen's Head pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Where the roaster can go in Harpsden Bottom
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Approval from the home
- A level outdoor area
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Harpsden Bottom
Can you do a hog roast in Mill Meadows?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Harpsden Bottom close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can you cater in Harpsden Bottom?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Harpsden Bottom and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What affects the price in Harpsden Bottom
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We clear away quietly.
Chicken can be added.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Harpsden Bottom hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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More for events in Harpsden Bottom
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away