West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Lambourn Woodlands
Care home hog roast in Lambourn Woodlands: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Days for relatives
Care home hog roast for Lambourn Woodlands
Your questions about a hog roast day in Lambourn Woodlands
Which station is closest to Lambourn Woodlands?
Hungerford station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Is Lambourn Woodlands too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do soft food?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
Care home hog roast in Lambourn Woodlands, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Lambourn Woodlands suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. Typical bookings include themed days and day centre get-togethers, serving thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Country homes near Lambourn Woodlands frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Lambourn Woodlands (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lambourn Woodlands
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
Care homes around Lambourn Woodlands
Lambourn Woodlands is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Lambourn Woodlands, from gardens to fields. Lambourn Woodlands is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 23 miles away.
Old photos of Watts Bank can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 4.6 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Lambourn Woodlands, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hilldrop Lane and Ermin Street, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Woodlands St Mary (1 mile south-east), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (4 miles south), Upper Eddington (4 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles south-east), Thatcham (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Lambourn Woodlands include Watts Bank.
- Local pubs include The Hare pub (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Chicken can be added.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose care home hog roast in Lambourn Woodlands?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Lambourn Woodlands, such as:
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
- Retirement community days
- Staff thank-you lunches
If your residents have links with St Mary's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
Why choose a hog roast in Lambourn Woodlands?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to 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’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer hog roast day in Lambourn Woodlands, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away