West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Mortimer
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Mortimer.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre get-togethers
- Home anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Mortimer
Hog roast days near Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cater care home events of every size in Mortimer. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Residents who remember days out at Hosehill Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Mortimer, we cover Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (less than half a mile east)
Care home hog roast in Mortimer, carved to order
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. We serve apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for staff appreciation days and day centre lunches.
Around Mortimer, homes often have a garden and drive. Tell us about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Approval from the home
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Mortimer
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Chicken can be added.
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The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September sunset in Mortimer is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Mortimer
What’s the nearest station to Mortimer?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Mortimer from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Mortimer?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Why choose a hog roast in Mortimer?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Mortimer?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Hosts in Mortimer book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Home anniversaries
- Community open days
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
Volunteers from churches such as Mortimer Methodist Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away