West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Newbury, West Berkshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Newbury.
- Staff appreciation days
- Milestone days for the home
- Residents’ themed days
A hog roast near Newbury
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Care home hog roast in Newbury, carved to order
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. We’re frequently asked to cater day centre events and seasonal events, serving apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes.
In a town like Newbury, care homes, sheltered housing and day centres all book hog roast days. We cook in the garden or car park. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Newbury: care homes and access
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cater care home events of every size in Newbury. Newbury is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Newbury to Reading (15 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as St Nicolas Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. With the A4 and A339 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
Wherever your care home event is in RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Newbury on the A4 and A339, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Newbury we cover include Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Newbury is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for care home events.
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Diamond Tap (under half a mile north-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A level outdoor area
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Common questions in Newbury
Which station is closest to Newbury?
Newbury station, in Newbury itself.
Could you cook in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
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. In late May, sunset in Newbury is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Why choose care home hog roast in Newbury?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Newbury, such as:
- Seasonal events
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre lunches
- Milestone days for the home
For families visiting by train, Newbury station is in Newbury itself.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
Towns and villages near Newbury
More for events in Newbury
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards