Bracknell Forest · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Tickleback Row, Bracknell Forest
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Tickleback Row.
- Family days with visitors
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Milestone days for the home
Slow-roasted pork in Tickleback Row
How our care home hog roast works in Tickleback Row
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it’s sheltered housing gatherings and anniversaries of the home, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Near Tickleback Row, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Tickleback Row
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in Tickleback Row?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone days for the home
- Days for relatives
- Day centre get-togethers
- Garden fêtes
Families coming by rail can use the station: Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Tickleback Row
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Tickleback Row. Late-September sunset in Tickleback Row is about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Tickleback Row
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Away from opening windows
- Sign-off from management
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
Hog roast days near Tickleback Row
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Tickleback Row, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Tickleback Row is one of 41 places in Bracknell Forest we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Tickleback Row to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Weycock Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Here we cover the RG42 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover care home events in Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tickleback Row include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Common questions in Tickleback Row
Is Tickleback Row 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.
Which station is closest to Tickleback Row?
Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What time do you serve?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we will be ready.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Towns and villages near Tickleback Row
Other occasions in Tickleback Row
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Tickleback Row
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away