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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Merton, Oxfordshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Merton.
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Care home hog roast for Merton
How our care home hog roast works in Merton
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for care home summer fairs and retirement housing events.
Rural homes around Merton may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Care homes around Merton
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Merton. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Merton to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Old photos of Woodsides Meadow can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Swithin sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Merton we cover include Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Merton includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough pub (within half a mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. 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.
Why Merton hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Merton questions
How far is Merton from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Merton?
Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
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For event organisers in Merton
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event. Winter afternoons in Merton are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Merton
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Merton:
- Staff appreciation days
- Community open days
- Themed days
- Retirement community days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Bicester Village station is about 2.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Away from emergency routes
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Sign-off from management
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away