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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Trench Green, Reading
We bring a hog roast day across Trench Green and Reading, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre events
- Open afternoons
Planning an event in Trench Green?
Care home hog roast in Trench Green, carved to order
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. Typical bookings include retirement housing events and home anniversaries, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Near Trench Green, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late May in Trench Green has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast day in Trench Green
What’s the nearest station to Trench Green?
Tilehurst station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Trench Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What about texture-modified diets?
We do not prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
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 bring everything else.
Planning a hog roast day in Trench Green
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. A hog roast suits care home events around Trench Green, whatever the venue. Trench Green is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
If your residents have links with Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, Tilehurst station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RG4, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Trench Green we cover include Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Pack Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in Trench Green
Families and staff can join in.
People around Trench Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Retirement housing events
- Open afternoons
- Seasonal events
- Day centre lunches
Moor Copse Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Approval from the home
- Someone to meet us
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away