West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Planning a hog roast day in Upper Lambourn? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Home anniversaries
- Residents’ themed days
A hog roast near Upper Lambourn
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
How our care home hog roast works in Upper Lambourn
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes. Typical bookings include seasonal events and anniversaries of the home, with rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Rural homes around Upper Lambourn may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Upper Lambourn
Other occasions in Upper Lambourn
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request thin slices
- Count families and staff too
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books care home hog roast in Upper Lambourn?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
In Upper Lambourn and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone days for the home
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
- Staff thank-you lunches
Residents who remember days out at Seven Barrows may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
Planning a hog roast day in Upper Lambourn
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cater care home events of every size in Upper Lambourn. Upper Lambourn is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Lambourn to Oxford (21 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Upper Lambourn, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in RG17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a care home event on streets such as High Street and Maddle Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Upper Lambourn we cover include Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-September sunset in Upper Lambourn is about 7:10pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast day
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
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.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Someone to meet us
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Lambourn
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
Questions from Upper Lambourn
Is Upper Lambourn close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can families and staff join in?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards