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Care Home Hog Roast in Shinfield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Shinfield and across Reading.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Seasonal events
Book a hog roast in Shinfield
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Shinfield
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. Whether it’s staff appreciation days and days for relatives, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and new potatoes for your residents.
Around Shinfield, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Planning a hog roast day in Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We’re happy to travel to Shinfield for care home events. Shinfield is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
If your residents have links with Church of St Mary the Virgin, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
For care home events in RG2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Shinfield, we also cover Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for care home events.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Shinfield includes Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
Other occasions in Shinfield
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from emergency routes
- Approval from the home
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Shinfield questions
Is Shinfield close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Request thin slices
We clear away quietly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
How we price a hog roast day
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Shinfield
It turns a normal day into an event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shinfield. Typical bookings include:
- Community open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Themed days
- Families’ days
Old photos of Longwater can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Why choose a hog roast in Shinfield?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Shinfield hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In summer, Shinfield has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shinfield, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards