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Care Home Hog Roast in Stoke Poges
We bring a hog roast day across Stoke Poges and Slough, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Families’ days
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre events
A hog roast near Stoke Poges
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Instead of organising a trip, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Stoke Poges
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About our care home hog roast in Stoke Poges
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Stoke Poges suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for home anniversaries and families’ days.
Around Stoke Poges, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning a hog roast day in Stoke Poges
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Stoke Poges. Stoke Poges is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Stoke Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Slough station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Here we cover the SL2 and SL3 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Stoke Poges we cover include Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Stoke Poges has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Stoke Poges include Khalsa Secondary Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Travel to Stoke Poges
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Stoke Poges: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Poges?
The closest is Slough station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Stoke Poges close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer hog roast day in Stoke Poges, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Flat ground in the grounds
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stoke Poges
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away quietly.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Stoke Poges
What else we do in Stoke Poges
Events we cater in Stoke Poges
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Whatever the occasion in Stoke Poges, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre events
- Staff appreciation days
Volunteers from churches such as St Andrew's Church Centre sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards