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Care Home Hog Roast in Sonning
Planning a hog roast day in Sonning? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Sonning
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Care home hog roast in Sonning, carved to order
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. For anniversaries of the home and day centre lunches, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes for your residents.
Rural care homes near Sonning can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning a hog roast day in Sonning
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sonning and the surrounding area. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. The B478 and B4446 make Sonning a simple journey for us.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over the RG4 postcode area. Your care home event could be at a house on High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Sonning include the B478 and B4446, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Other places close to Sonning we cover include Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (within half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Sonning
What else we do in Sonning
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Events we cater in Sonning
It turns a normal day into an event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Sonning. Here are some of the most popular:
- Garden fêtes
- Family days with visitors
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff appreciation days
Volunteers from churches such as St Andrew's Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer hog roast day in Sonning, residents can enjoy the garden in 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.
- 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Why choose a hog roast in Sonning?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request thin slices
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Sonning
Could you cook in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Sonning too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater in Sonning?
Yes, Sonning is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away