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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire
Care home hog roast in Stanton Harcourt: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Stanton Harcourt?
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Care home hog roast in Stanton Harcourt, carved to order
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re frequently booked for days for relatives and day centre lunches.
Rural care homes near Stanton Harcourt 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 you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Stanton Harcourt (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In late May, sunset in Stanton Harcourt 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.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Stanton Harcourt
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Stanton Harcourt. Typical bookings include:
- Staff appreciation days
- Family days with visitors
- Open days
- Anniversaries of the home
Cumnor Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Stanton Harcourt
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. 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.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Care homes around Stanton Harcourt
Stanton Harcourt is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Stanton Harcourt. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Some homes in Stanton Harcourt have links with a local church such as Church of St Michael, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
For care home events in OX29, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Local streets include The Green, Roman Crescent and Main Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Stanton Harcourt, we also cover Standlake (2 miles south-west), Hardwick (2 miles west), Brighthampton (2 miles south-west), South Leigh (2 miles north-west) and High Cogges (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west) and Carterton (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Nearby schools include Bartholomew School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Harcourt Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
Common questions in Stanton Harcourt
How far is Stanton Harcourt from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Stanton Harcourt?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from the home
- A named contact on the day
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away