Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Sunningwell
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Sunningwell.
- Staff appreciation days
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
Planning an event in Sunningwell?
About our care home hog roast in Sunningwell
Day centres and retirement housing near Sunningwell also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. We’re often asked to cater care home summer fairs and day centre events, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Sunningwell, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Sunningwell (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Planning a hog roast day in Sunningwell
Sunningwell is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Sunningwell? We cover the whole area. Sunningwell is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Some homes in Sunningwell have links with a local church such as Church of St Leonard, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at Lashford Lane Fen may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Bullsmead, Dark Lane and Sunningwell Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For care home events just outside Sunningwell, we cover Bayworth (1 mile north-east), Boars Hill (1 mile north), Chilswell (2 miles north), Hinksey Hill (2 miles north-east) and Kennington (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Westgate Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Local schools include Fitzharrys School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Flowing Well pub (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
China crockery is available on request.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer hog roast day in Sunningwell, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. 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 set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Sunningwell
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- Away from emergency routes
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Sunningwell?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Sunningwell hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Sunningwell: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Sunningwell?
Radley station, about 2.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Sunningwell?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cover Sunningwell?
Yes, Sunningwell is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Perfect for your care home event in Sunningwell
We fit in with your day.
Hosts in Sunningwell book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Care home summer fairs
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open days
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.3 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
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What affects the price in Sunningwell
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or OX13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards