Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Leafield
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Leafield.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Families’ days
- Open days
Care home hog roast in Leafield
Care home hog roast in Leafield, slow-roasted on site
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. We are often asked to cater anniversaries of the home and retirement housing events, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Rural homes around Leafield may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Leafield (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Leafield
What’s the nearest station to Leafield?
The closest is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Leafield close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cater in Leafield?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Leafield
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What else we do in Leafield
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Leafield
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX29 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Planning a hog roast day in Leafield
Leafield is about 4 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Leafield for care home events. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Leafield to Oxford (14 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Blenheim Farm is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Hewitts Close, Witney Lane and Chapel Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles north-west), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles north-west), Crawley (2 miles south-east), Ascott Earl (2 miles north-west) and Chilson (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Witney (4 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles south-west), Faringdon (13 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (within half a mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Seating for residents
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from opening windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In summer, Leafield has daylight until about 9:30pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Leafield
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Whatever the occasion in Leafield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away