Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Ipsden
We bring a hog roast day across Ipsden and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Open afternoons
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement housing events
Slow-roasted pork in Ipsden
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
How our care home hog roast works in Ipsden
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, lunch or mid-afternoon. Typical bookings include themed days and retirement community days, with thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Country homes near Ipsden frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Ipsden (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Ipsden
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
However big or small the event in Ipsden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Garden fêtes
- Family days with visitors
- Residents’ themed days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 3.3 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. For a summer hog roast day in Ipsden, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your residents
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Ipsden
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Ipsden
Is Ipsden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Ipsden close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
Can you serve on plates?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Someone to meet us
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Approval from the home
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning a hog roast day in Ipsden
Ipsden is about 8 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Ipsden is well within our area for care home events. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ipsden to Reading (9 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Cholsey Marsh is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ipsden, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in OX10, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Fir Close and Crabtree Corner, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Heath End (2 miles east), Checkendon (2 miles south-east), Woodcote (2 miles south), Nuffield (2 miles north-east) and Stoke Row (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ipsden include Cholsey Marsh.
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards