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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire
Care home hog roast in Lower Assendon: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Open afternoons
- Families’ days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Care home hog roast for Lower Assendon
About our care home hog roast in Lower Assendon
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for milestone days for the home and care home summer fairs.
Rural care homes near Lower Assendon can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Lower Assendon (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Lower Assendon
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Lower Assendon hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Lower Assendon
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In summer, Lower Assendon has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. 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.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Lower Assendon: care homes and access
Lower Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Assendon and the surrounding area. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Warburg Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Assendon.
Anywhere in RG9, we can roast on site for your residents. Your care home event could be at a house on Old Bix Road and Fair Mile, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For care home events just outside Lower Assendon, we cover Middle Assendon (1 mile north-west), Bix (1 mile north-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Benson (9 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (8 miles south-west) and Wallingford (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Frazer Nash Archives (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lower Assendon include Gillotts School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include Golden Ball Public House (under half a mile west)
Common questions in Lower Assendon
Is Lower Assendon too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Do you cover Lower Assendon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lower Assendon and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Events we cater in Lower Assendon
We plan around the home’s routines.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Assendon, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Home anniversaries
- Open afternoons
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement housing events
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Anne, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away