Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
We bring a hog roast day across Marlow Common and Buckinghamshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
Planning an event in Marlow Common?
Questions from Marlow Common
What’s the nearest station to Marlow Common?
The closest is Marlow station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Marlow Common from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Marlow Common
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. We serve halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for community open days and anniversaries of the home.
Country homes near Marlow Common frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Marlow Common
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in Marlow Common?
We plan around the home’s routines.
Whatever the occasion in Marlow Common, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Residents’ themed days
Residents who remember days out at Carpenter's Wood may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Where the roaster can go in Marlow Common
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Approval from the home
- Flat ground in the grounds
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Care home hog roasts in Marlow Common
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We’re happy to travel to Marlow Common for care home events and the places nearby. Marlow Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east. Marlow Common is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7. Other places close to Marlow Common we cover include Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Marlow Common include Carpenter's Wood.
- Schools near Marlow Common include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
A hog roast compared with other options
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Marlow Common
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
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How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In late May, sunset in Marlow Common is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
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. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away