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Care Home Hog Roast in Headington
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Headington.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement community days
Book a hog roast in Headington
Care home hog roast in Headington, carved to order
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that is easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We’re frequently asked to cater sheltered housing gatherings and staff thank-you lunches, serving thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Smaller homes around Headington may only have a modest garden, so send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Headington (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Care home hog roasts in Headington
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Headington. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Residents who remember days out at Headington Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Andrew's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Wherever your care home event is in OX3, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (under half a mile west). The countryside around Headington includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Headington include Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (1.6 miles west)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
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Headington: your questions answered
How far is Headington from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Bury Knowle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Events we cater in Headington
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Headington:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre lunches
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, the light in Headington goes at about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Headington?
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away