Slough · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Myrke
We bring a hog roast day across Myrke and Slough, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Community open days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Milestone days for the home
Book a hog roast in Myrke
About our care home hog roast in Myrke
Retirement housing and day centres around Myrke book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. We are often asked to cater community open days and milestone days for the home, with halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce.
Country homes near Myrke often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Myrke
Do you come out to small places like Myrke?
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 in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Nearby places to Myrke
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Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SL3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Winter afternoons in Myrke are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your residents
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast day in Myrke
Myrke is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Myrke and the surrounding area. Myrke is one of 31 places in Slough where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Myrke to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Slough station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Some homes in Myrke have links with a local church such as Church of St Laurence, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
We cater care home events across the SL3 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ditton (1 mile south-east), Datchet (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (3 miles south-east), Brands Hill (3 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (4 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (0.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Away from opening windows
- Sign-off from management
- A level outdoor area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books care home hog roast in Myrke?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Myrke:
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
Old photos of Stoke Common can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away