Wokingham · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Wargrave
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Wargrave.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Days for relatives
- Day centre lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Wargrave
Care home hog roast in Wargrave, carved to order
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes. For day centre get-togethers and sheltered housing gatherings, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your residents.
In Wargrave, care homes, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count families and staff too
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Your team helps residents as needed.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
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Occasions we serve in Wargrave
We adapt serving to suit residents.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Themed days
- Day centre lunches
- Community open days
- Anniversaries of the home
Visitors arriving by train should know that Wargrave station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
Common questions in Wargrave
How far is Wargrave from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can visitors eat too?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Do you cover Wargrave?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Wargrave and the rest of Wokingham included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
What affects the price in Wargrave
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late May, sunset in Wargrave is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, 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.
Planning help
Wargrave: care homes and access
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. A hog roast suits care home events around Wargrave, whatever the venue. We cover all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Wargrave to Reading (6 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Weycock Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. If your residents have links with Church of St Mary, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Wargrave includes Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from emergency routes
- A named contact on the day
- Clear of bedroom windows
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Wargrave
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Wargrave
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away