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Care Home Hog Roast for West Reading
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in West Reading and the surrounding area.
- Home anniversaries
- Open days
- Summer fêtes
Planning an event in West Reading?
Care home hog roast in West Reading, slow-roasted on site
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Typical bookings include open days and families’ days, with roast potatoes, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
Care homes around West Reading are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Let us know about the way in. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Hog roast days near West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. West Reading is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
The A4 make West Reading a simple journey for us. If your residents have links with Church of St Mark, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
We cover care home events in every part of RG30, RG1 and RG31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A4 close by, West Reading is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside West Reading, we also cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for care home events.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). The countryside around West Reading includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose And Thistle Public House (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why choose a hog roast in West Reading?
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Nearby places to West Reading
Other occasions in West Reading
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in West Reading?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Whatever the occasion in West Reading, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Residents’ themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Open days
- Retirement housing events
Old photos of Fobney Island Wetland Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September sunset in West Reading is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
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: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Away from opening windows
- Approval from the home
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in West Reading
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Questions from West Reading
Can you do a hog roast in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is West Reading close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you serve on plates?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away