Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in New Town
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in New Town.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in New Town
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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.
About our care home hog roast in New Town
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Typical bookings include day centre get-togethers and care home summer fairs, with rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce.
Country homes near New Town frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Area
- New Town (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
New Town: care homes and access
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your care home event is in New Town, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. New Town is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 1.6 miles east. If your residents have links with St Stephen's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of New Town.
Wherever your care home event is in RG8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Wakemans and Pangbourne Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside New Town, we also cover Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). The countryside around New Town includes Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Schools near New Town include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. By late September, the light in New Town goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
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, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
FAQs for New Town
Which station is closest to New Town?
Pangbourne station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like New Town?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually 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.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Events we cater in New Town
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near New Town:
- Staff appreciation days
- Milestone days for the home
- Families’ days
- Care home summer fairs
Old photos of Hartslock can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards