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Care Home Hog Roast in Newtown Common
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Newtown Common.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days
- Care home summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Newtown Common
Care home hog roast in Newtown Common, carved to order
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Typical bookings include residents’ themed days and care home summer fairs, serving thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
Rural care homes near Newtown Common can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Where the roaster can go in Newtown Common
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Seating for residents
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from emergency routes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newtown Common
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Newtown Common
Other occasions in Newtown Common
Hog roast days near Newtown Common
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Newtown Common and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 155 places in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Newtown Common to Reading (16 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the RG20 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newtown Common include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Newtown Common include Park House School (1.1 miles north-west)
Newtown Common questions
Which station is closest to Newtown Common?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Newtown Common close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Newtown Common?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
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. By late September, the light in Newtown Common goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Perfect for your care home event in Newtown Common
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
In Newtown Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement housing events
Old photos of Audrey's Meadow can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Newtown Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards