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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Tackley, Oxfordshire
Care home hog roast in Tackley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Home anniversaries
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A hog roast near Tackley
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Tackley
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. We serve thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for sheltered housing gatherings and days for relatives.
Rural homes around Tackley may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Tackley (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Common questions in Tackley
Is Tackley close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Tackley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will give your team the information they need.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
Do you come to Tackley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Tackley and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Tackley?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
However big or small the event in Tackley, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Families’ days
- Themed days
- Home anniversaries
- Retirement housing events
For families visiting by train, Tackley station is in Tackley itself.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer hog roast day in Tackley, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:30pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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 tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Tackley?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Someone to meet us
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Away from opening windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
Care home hog roasts in Tackley
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your care home event is in Tackley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tackley to Oxford (10 miles away).
Woodsides Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. If your residents have links with Church of St Nicholas, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
We cater care home events across OX5 and the streets around it. From Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Gardiner Arms (within half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards