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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Horncastle, Reading
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 Horncastle.
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement community days
Slow-roasted pork in Horncastle
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Care home hog roast in Horncastle, carved to order
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. For day centre events and open afternoons, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and new potatoes and more.
For a care home in a place like Horncastle, a hog roast is a real event for residents. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A spot that keeps access clear
- 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 will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late May in Horncastle has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request thin slices
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Horncastle
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Horncastle
Can you do a hog roast in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Horncastle from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What allergens are in the food?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
A hog roast or other catering?
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Horncastle
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Care homes around Horncastle
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Horncastle suit a hog roast. Horncastle is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Old photos of Fobney Island Wetland Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Reading West station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
Wherever your care home event is in RG30 and RG31, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Horncastle, we also cover Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Horncastle has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Horncastle includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (under half a mile north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Happy Prospect pub (0.7 miles east)
Perfect for your care home event in Horncastle
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Horncastle and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Days for relatives
- Residents’ themed days
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Michael, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards