Oxfordshire · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Tidmarsh
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Tidmarsh and the surrounding area.
- Themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Days for relatives
Slow-roasted pork in Tidmarsh
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How our care home hog roast works in Tidmarsh
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Tidmarsh suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. For day centre get-togethers and care home summer fairs, we can cook roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Country homes near Tidmarsh often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Tidmarsh (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In summer, Tidmarsh has daylight until about 9:25pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Tidmarsh
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose care home hog roast in Tidmarsh?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
However big or small the event in Tidmarsh, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Summer fêtes
- Families’ days
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre events
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 1.1 miles north.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
Tidmarsh: care homes and access
Tidmarsh is about 5 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Tidmarsh for care home events. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
If your residents have links with Church of St Laurence, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Old photos of Moor Copse Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Tidmarsh is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
Here we cover the RG8 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Strachey Close and Tidmarsh Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover care home events in Sulham (1 mile east), Pangbourne (1 mile north), Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Little Heath (2 miles south-east) and Englefield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north), Great Western Park (12 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles south) and Battle Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near Tidmarsh include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Tidmarsh include Denefield School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys pub (0.9 miles north)
Tidmarsh questions
Which station is closest to Tidmarsh?
The closest is Pangbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Tidmarsh close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
How we price a hog roast day
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Sign-off from management
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards