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Care Home Hog Roast in Stratfield Mortimer
We bring a hog roast day to Stratfield Mortimer and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Days for relatives
A hog roast near Stratfield Mortimer
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stratfield Mortimer
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Stratfield Mortimer
Day centres and retirement housing near Stratfield Mortimer also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for care home summer fairs and retirement housing events.
At a rural home near Stratfield Mortimer, access matters so we can plan our route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Stratfield Mortimer
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Stratfield Mortimer, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Stratfield Mortimer
Which station is closest to Stratfield Mortimer?
Stratfield Mortimer has its own station: Mortimer station.
Is Stratfield Mortimer close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning a hog roast day in Stratfield Mortimer
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Planning a hog roast day in Stratfield Mortimer? We cover the whole area. Stratfield Mortimer is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Stratfield Mortimer to Reading (6 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Saint John The Evangelist, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Residents who remember days out at Hosehill Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Stratfield Mortimer, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose care home hog roast in Stratfield Mortimer?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
In Stratfield Mortimer and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Open days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Mortimer station serves Stratfield Mortimer directly.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- 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