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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Stanton St John, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Stanton St John and the surrounding area.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Garden fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
A hog roast near Stanton St John
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Stanton St John
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. Whether it is sheltered housing gatherings and community open days, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes for your residents.
Near Stanton St John, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Stanton St John (OX33)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Away from emergency routes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Chicken can be added.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late May in Stanton St John has light until about 9:00pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Stanton St John
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Stanton St John?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Whatever the occasion in Stanton St John, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days
- Retirement community days
- Families’ days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Care home hog roasts in Stanton St John
Stanton St John is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Stanton St John book us for care home events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For families visiting by train, Islip station is about 4.5 miles away. Old photos of Bernwood Meadows can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Anywhere in OX33, we can bring the roaster to you. From Mill Street, Church Close and Cox Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Forest Hill (1 mile south), Beckley (1 mile north-west), Barton (2 miles south-west), Risinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Holton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanton St John includes Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
Questions from Stanton St John
What’s the nearest station to Stanton St John?
Islip station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Stanton St John from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about texture-modified diets?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will give your team the information they need.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
Do you cover Stanton St John?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stanton St John and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards