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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Littlestead Green, Reading
Care home hog roast in Littlestead Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book a hog roast in Littlestead Green
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Littlestead Green
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. On the menu are new potatoes, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and summer fêtes.
Country homes near Littlestead Green often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Away from opening windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in Littlestead Green
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open afternoons
- Milestone days for the home
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
If your residents have links with All Saints Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
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Your questions about a hog roast day in Littlestead Green
Do you come out to small places like Littlestead Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Request thin slices
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Care home hog roasts in Littlestead Green
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Littlestead Green and the surrounding area. Littlestead Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Residents who remember days out at Sonning Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Row Lane and Foxhill Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Littlestead Green we cover include Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Littlestead Green. In late May, sunset in Littlestead Green is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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