Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: 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 Shipton-under-Wychwood.
- Seasonal events
- Open afternoons
- Family days with visitors
Care home hog roast for Shipton-under-Wychwood
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How our care home hog roast works in Shipton-under-Wychwood
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes. Typical bookings include garden fêtes and staff thank-you lunches, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Rural homes around Shipton-under-Wychwood may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Shipton-under-Wychwood
Also in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Care home hog roasts in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your care home event is in Shipton-under-Wychwood, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
For care home events in OX7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover care home events in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Wychwood Inn (under half a mile north)
Your questions about a hog roast day in Shipton-under-Wychwood
How far is Shipton-under-Wychwood from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you provide allergen information?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Why choose a hog roast in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Shipton-under-Wychwood
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
People around Shipton-under-Wychwood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Seasonal events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open afternoons
- Day centre lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Shipton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late May, sunset in Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 9:00pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Chicken can be added.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away