West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Wickham, West Berkshire
Planning a hog roast day in Wickham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Residents’ themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
Care home hog roast in Wickham
Your questions about a hog roast day in Wickham
Which station is closest to Wickham?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Wickham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Wickham
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We serve roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater themed days and staff appreciation days.
Rural homes around Wickham may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a hog roast day in Wickham
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We’re happy to travel to Wickham for care home events. Wickham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wickham to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre. Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Swithin sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wickham.
Wherever your care home event is in RG20, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your care home event is on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wickham include Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Wickham
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Away from opening windows
- Seating for residents
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, the light in Wickham goes at about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Wickham
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Hosts in Wickham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open days
- Summer fêtes
- Themed days
Sole Common Pond is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
Towns and villages near Wickham
What else we do in Wickham
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally 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 get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away