West Berkshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Theale
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Theale.
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Family days with visitors
Book a hog roast in Theale
Who books care home hog roast in Theale?
We plan around the home’s routines.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Theale, such as:
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement housing events
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Volunteers from churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Care home hog roast in Theale, slow-roasted on site
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. We’re frequently asked to cater themed days and family days with visitors, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
For a care home in a place like Theale, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Theale (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Theale
Also in Theale
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast days near Theale
Theale is about 4 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Theale. Theale is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater.
For families visiting by train, there is a station right in Theale: Theale station. Old photos of Hosehill Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Wherever your care home event is in RG7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Bath Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Sheffield Bottom (1 mile south-east), Englefield (1 mile north-west), Calcot (1 mile east), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile east) and Trash Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Theale Green Community School (under half a mile west) and Theale Green Community School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Common questions in Theale
Can you do a hog roast in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Theale?
Theale station, in Theale itself.
Do you cover Theale?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Theale and the rest of West Berkshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In summer, Theale has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Theale, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
For event organisers in Theale
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
- Away from emergency routes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away