West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Highclere, West Berkshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Highclere.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Family days with visitors
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Highclere
About our care home hog roast in Highclere
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Whether it is day centre events and open days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken for your residents.
Rural care homes near Highclere can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Highclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Highclere
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer hog roast day in Highclere, 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.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Highclere
Is Highclere close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Highclere?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books care home hog roast in Highclere?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Highclere, such as:
- Seasonal events
- Milestone days for the home
- Families’ days
- Community open days
Sidown Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
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Where the roaster can go in Highclere
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of bedroom windows
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Highclere: care homes and access
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We’re happy to travel to Highclere for care home events. We cater 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Michael Archangel sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
For care home events in RG20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Local schools include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away