Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Shotover Hill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Shotover Hill and the surrounding area.
- Open afternoons
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
Planning an event in Shotover Hill?
About our care home hog roast in Shotover Hill
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For milestone days for the home and sheltered housing gatherings, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Care homes around Shotover Hill are often in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose care home hog roast in Shotover Hill?
We plan around the home’s routines.
Hosts in Shotover Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
- Retirement community days
CS Lewis Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September sunset in Shotover Hill is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Shotover Hill
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Shotover Hill
How far is Shotover Hill from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Shotover Hill?
Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Towns and villages near Shotover Hill
What else we do in Shotover Hill
Hog roast days near Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Shotover Hill is well within our area for care home events. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Some homes in Shotover Hill have links with a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Families coming by rail can use the station: Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west, is the nearest station.
For care home events in OX3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Old Road, Mark Road and York Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Shotover Hill we cover include Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shotover Hill include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Thistle pub (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A named contact on the day
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Serving on plates is often easier.
A hog roast or other catering?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards