Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Longworth
Care home hog roast in Longworth: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast in Longworth
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the home
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
How our care home hog roast works in Longworth
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. We are often asked to cater themed days and staff thank-you lunches, serving thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Near Longworth, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Longworth
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Longworth
Do you come out to small places like Longworth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Longworth from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can visitors eat too?
It works well as a day with families.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Perfect for your care home event in Longworth
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Longworth most often book a hog roast for:
- Residents’ themed days
- Open days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
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.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Longworth
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Longworth
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Care home hog roasts in Longworth
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Longworth is well within our area for care home events. Longworth is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Longworth to Oxford (10 miles away).
Old photos of Hitchcopse Pit can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Care home events anywhere in OX13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a care home event in a garden on High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Longworth, we also cover Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local pubs include Waggon And Horses Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, the light in Longworth goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Longworth, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away