West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hollington, 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 Hollington.
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Hollington
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late May in Hollington has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our care home hog roast works in Hollington
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Typical bookings include days for relatives and thank-you meals for staff, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Hollington can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Hollington (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hollington
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Hollington
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Your team helps residents as needed.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Nearby places to Hollington
Other occasions in Hollington
Occasions we serve in Hollington
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
People around Hollington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Residents’ themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Milestone days for the home
Some homes in Hollington have links with a local church such as Church of St Thomas, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Hollington
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Hollington: care homes and access
Hollington is about 5 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Hollington? We cover the whole area. Hollington is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hollington to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Pilot Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Kintbury station is about 4.9 miles away.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Other places close to Hollington we cover include Highclere (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (2 miles north-east), Penwood (2 miles north-east), Ball Hill (2 miles north) and Enborne Row (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north-east), Thatcham (8 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-east), Hungerford (7 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hollington include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
Questions from Hollington
How far is Hollington from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hollington?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What about texture-modified diets?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away