Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire
Looking for a hog roast day in Marlow Bottom? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Home anniversaries
Planning an event in Marlow Bottom?
How our care home hog roast works in Marlow Bottom
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Typical bookings include open days and day centre get-togethers, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
At a rural home near Marlow Bottom, access matters. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Location
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Marlow Bottom, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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Common questions in Marlow Bottom
Is Marlow Bottom too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Marlow Bottom close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Marlow Bottom, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request thin slices
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Marlow Bottom: care homes and access
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We cater care home events of every size in Marlow Bottom. Marlow Bottom is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Marlow station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Carpenter's Wood is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Marlow Bottom is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the SL7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For care home events just outside Marlow Bottom, we cover Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Marlow Bottom include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level outdoor area
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Marlow Bottom
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Hosts in Marlow Bottom book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone days for the home
- Families’ days
- Community open days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Mary the Virgin, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away