West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Penwood, West Berkshire
Care home hog roast in Penwood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Retirement community days
- Open afternoons
- Family days with visitors
A hog roast near Penwood
Hog roast days near Penwood
Penwood is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater care home events across Penwood and nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Newbury station is about 3.7 miles away. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Michael Archangel, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Anywhere in RG20, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Penwood Heights, Woodlands and Foxs Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Woolton Hill (1 mile north-west), Highclere (1 mile south-west), Wash Water (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile north) and Burghclere (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Penwood includes Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (1.9 miles east)
Care home hog roast in Penwood, carved to order
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Whether it is staff appreciation days and day centre events, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural care homes near Penwood can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Penwood (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
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.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late May in Penwood has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Some residents won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Halal is not offered
- Request thin slices
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Events we cater in Penwood
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
However big or small the event in Penwood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Days for relatives
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre events
- Staff appreciation days
Old photos of Sidown Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
Places near Penwood
Other occasions in Penwood
A hog roast or other catering?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Penwood hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Penwood
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Sign-off from management
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Penwood questions
What’s the nearest station to Penwood?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Penwood close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do soft food?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away