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Hog Roast for Care Homes in St. Ebbes, Oxfordshire
Care home hog roast in St. Ebbes: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff appreciation days
- Open days
Care home hog roast in St. Ebbes
Care home hog roast in St. Ebbes, slow-roasted on site
Retirement housing and day centres around St. Ebbes book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. For day centre lunches and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a care home in a place like St. Ebbes, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast day in St. Ebbes
How far is St. Ebbes from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
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.
Do you cover St. Ebbes?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, St. Ebbes and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
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Planning a hog roast day in St. Ebbes
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around St. Ebbes suit a hog roast. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Headington Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre.
We cater care home events across OX1 and OX2. From New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. St. Ebbes is on the A420, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Open spaces near St. Ebbes include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Blenheim pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Radcliffe Camera (less than half a mile north-east)
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late May, sunset in St. Ebbes is about 9:00pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Occasions we serve in St. Ebbes
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
If your residents have links with St Ebbe's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- An activities lead or manager as contact
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away