Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Plaistow Green
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Plaistow Green and across Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open afternoons
- Days for relatives
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Hog roast days near Plaistow Green
Plaistow Green is about 3 miles south-west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Care home events in Plaistow Green are part of our patch. Plaistow Green is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Virginia Water Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Some homes in Plaistow Green have links with a local church such as Church of St Peter, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Care home events anywhere in SL4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your care home event is on Lovel Road and Hatchet Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Plaistow Green, we cover Woodside (1 mile south-east), Brookside (1 mile south), Cranbourne (1 mile north), Winkfield (1 mile north-west) and North Ascot (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidenhead (6 miles north), Windsor (3 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (7 miles north) and Dedworth (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (3.4 miles west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Plaistow Green include Papplewick School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Winkfield pub (under half a mile south-east)
Care home hog roast in Plaistow Green, slow-roasted on site
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater sheltered housing gatherings and themed days.
For a care home near Plaistow Green, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Plaistow Green (SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Plaistow Green
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Plaistow Green, such as:
- Families’ days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
- Community open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ascot station, about 2.1 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For a summer hog roast day in Plaistow Green, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SL4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
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 the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Someone to meet us
- Clear of bedroom windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Plaistow Green hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
FAQs for Plaistow Green
How far is Plaistow Green from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Plaistow Green?
The closest is Ascot station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you cover Plaistow Green?
Yes, Plaistow Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards