Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Shiplake
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Shiplake.
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast for Shiplake
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Care home hog roast in Shiplake, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Shiplake suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We are frequently asked to cater home anniversaries and day centre lunches, serving rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes.
At a rural home near Shiplake, access matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late May in Shiplake has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Shiplake?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Shiplake hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Shiplake: care homes and access
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Care home events in Shiplake are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Shiplake is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover care home events in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Within reach you will find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shiplake include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a hog roast day in Shiplake
What’s the nearest station to Shiplake?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How far is Shiplake from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will share allergen and menu details.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Events we cater in Shiplake
Families and staff can join in.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shiplake and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Day centre lunches
- Care home summer fairs
- Thank-you meals for staff
Residents who remember days out at Sonning Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Shiplake
What else we do in Shiplake
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards