Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Northmoor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Northmoor and the surrounding area.
- Retirement community days
- Residents’ themed days
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Care home hog roasts in Northmoor
Northmoor is about 6 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cater care home events across Northmoor and nearby. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Hitchcopse Pit may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29. From Chapel Lane and Bints Place or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Northmoor, we also cover Appleton (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles north), Cumnor (3 miles east), Filchampstead (3 miles north-east) and Farmoor (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles north-west), Carterton (9 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south)
Care home hog roast in Northmoor, slow-roasted on site
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. For day centre get-togethers and open afternoons, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Rural homes around Northmoor may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Northmoor (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In late May, sunset in Northmoor is about 9:00pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Where the roaster can go in Northmoor
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A named contact on the day
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Northmoor
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Count residents who need an alternative
We clear away quietly.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
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.
Common questions in Northmoor
Is Northmoor close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Northmoor?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater in Northmoor?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Northmoor and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Events we cater in Northmoor
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Northmoor and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Open afternoons
- Families’ days
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Denys, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Northmoor hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or the cost guide.
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Also in Northmoor
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away