West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Spencers Wood
Looking for a hog roast day in Spencers Wood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
A hog roast near Spencers Wood
Care home hog roast in Spencers Wood, slow-roasted on site
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. For themed days and days for relatives, we can cook new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers for your residents.
For a care home in a place like Spencers Wood, a hog roast is a real event for residents. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A named contact on the day
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from opening windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Spencers Wood
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
Towns and villages near Spencers Wood
Other occasions in Spencers Wood
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Why choose care home hog roast in Spencers Wood?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Spencers Wood. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Michael and All Angels, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Care home hog roasts in Spencers Wood
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We’re happy to travel to Spencers Wood for care home events and the places nearby. We cater 155 places in West Berkshire.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Longwater is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Here we cover the RG7 and RG2 postcode area. Your care home event could be at a house on The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Spencers Wood we cover include Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Spencers Wood has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (under half a mile north-west)
How it 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. Winter afternoons in Spencers Wood are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Spencers Wood?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. 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
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Spencers Wood
How far is Spencers Wood from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Spencers Wood?
Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Can you cater in Spencers Wood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Spencers Wood and West Berkshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What affects the price in Spencers Wood
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
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 are paying for.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away