Buckinghamshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Ilmer
We bring a hog roast day across Ilmer and Buckinghamshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
- Day centre events
Book a hog roast in Ilmer
About our care home hog roast in Ilmer
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. On the menu are halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for garden fêtes and community open days.
Country homes near Ilmer frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Ilmer (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Ilmer
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Open afternoons
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Day centre get-togethers
If your residents have links with Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer hog roast day in Ilmer, 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.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Care homes around Ilmer
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cater care home events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ilmer. Ilmer is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Monks Risborough station, about 2.5 miles east, is the nearest station. Residents who remember days out at Snakemoor may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ilmer.
Anywhere in HP27, we can roast on site for your residents. For care home events just outside Ilmer, we cover Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Ilmer includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Ilmer: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ilmer?
The closest is Monks Risborough station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ilmer?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
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 happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will give your team the information they need.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count families and staff too
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What affects the price in Ilmer
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For event organisers in Ilmer
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
More for events in Ilmer
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards