Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Newtown, Wokingham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Newtown.
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
- Milestone days for the home
A hog roast near Newtown
Care home hog roast in Newtown, slow-roasted on site
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. We serve thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for open afternoons and summer fêtes.
Around Newtown, homes frequently 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.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, the light in Newtown goes at about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Newtown questions
Which station is closest to Newtown?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Newtown from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Events we cater in Newtown
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
However big or small the event in Newtown, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre get-togethers
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Community open days
South Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Also near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
Planning a hog roast day in Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Thinking about a hog roast day in Newtown? We cover the whole area. We cater all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham.
For families visiting by train, Reading station, about 1.1 miles west, is the nearest station. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St John and St Stephen, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Care home events anywhere in RG1, RG6 and RG4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your care home event is on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Newtown, we also cover Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for care home events.
A little further out are The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Newtown includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request gluten-free rolls
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is often easier.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away