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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast day to Shiplake Cross and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden fêtes
- Themed days
- Open days
Slow-roasted pork in Shiplake Cross
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In summer, Shiplake Cross has daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. 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.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roast in Shiplake Cross, carved to order
For care homes in Shiplake Cross, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Typical bookings include open days and retirement community days, with thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Rural homes around Shiplake Cross may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Shiplake Cross
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Shiplake Cross
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
In Shiplake Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff appreciation days
- Seasonal events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open afternoons
Families coming by rail can use the station: Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
Is Shiplake Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Chicken can be added.
Care homes around Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Shiplake Cross? We cover the whole area. Shiplake Cross is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Old photos of Sonning Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the RG9 postcode area and the streets around it. Your care home event could be at a house on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from emergency routes
- Someone to meet us
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
Why choose a hog roast in Shiplake Cross?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Shiplake Cross
Also in Shiplake Cross
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards