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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ruscombe, Wokingham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Ruscombe.
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast in Ruscombe
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Ruscombe
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. Whether it is thank-you meals for staff and milestone days for the home, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Rural care homes near Ruscombe can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Travel to Ruscombe
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request thin slices
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from emergency routes
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from opening windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Hog roast days near Ruscombe
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Thinking about a hog roast day in Ruscombe? We cover the whole area. We cater all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ruscombe to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Twyford station is about 0.5 miles away. With the A3032 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
Anywhere in RG10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home event could be at a house on London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find Ruscombe on the A3032, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Ruscombe we cover include Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Ruscombe includes Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-west)
Ruscombe questions
What’s the nearest station to Ruscombe?
Twyford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. 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 book our hog roast in Ruscombe
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer hog roast day in Ruscombe, 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.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
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For event organisers in Ruscombe
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Perfect for your care home event in Ruscombe
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Hosts in Ruscombe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Retirement community days
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Family days with visitors
Residents who remember days out at Weycock Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards