Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Thame
We bring a hog roast day to Thame and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast in Thame
Care home hog roast in Thame, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for staff appreciation days and themed days.
In Thame, sheltered housing schemes and day centres typically have shared outdoor space, where a hog roast works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Thame (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late May in Thame has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Thame
Where the roaster can go in Thame
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Common questions in Thame
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Thame from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will share allergen and menu details.
Where will the roaster go?
Always outside, agreed with the manager.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Thame
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in Thame?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Thame. Here are some of the most popular:
- Day centre lunches
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Days for relatives
- Community open days
Old photos of Snakemoor can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A hog roast or other catering?
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, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Thame
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Care home hog roasts in Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Thame for care home events and the places nearby. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Thame is on or near the A329 and A418, so access for our equipment is simple. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Thame.
Anywhere in OX9, we can roast on site for your residents. Local streets include Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A329 and A418 close by, Thame is simple for us to get to for your care home event. If your venue is just outside Thame, we also cover Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Thame is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for care home events.
Nearby you will also find Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away