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Care Home Hog Roast for Steeple Barton
Looking for a hog roast day in Steeple Barton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Community open days
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
Care home hog roast for Steeple Barton
Care home hog roast in Steeple Barton, carved to order
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. We are frequently asked to cater home anniversaries and day centre lunches, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a care home near Steeple Barton, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Steeple Barton
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Planning a hog roast day in Steeple Barton
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits care home events around Steeple Barton, whatever the venue. Steeple Barton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Heyford station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Other places close to Steeple Barton we cover include Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. By late September, the light in Steeple Barton goes at about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your care home event in Steeple Barton
We plan around the home’s routines.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Steeple Barton, such as:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Themed days
- Retirement housing events
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Steeple Barton
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Steeple Barton
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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Questions from Steeple Barton
Which station is closest to Steeple Barton?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Steeple Barton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you provide allergen information?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
What affects the price in Steeple Barton
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request thin slices
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away