Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Care home hog roast in Woodstock: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Days for relatives
- Residents’ themed days
A hog roast near Woodstock
Care home hog roast in Woodstock, slow-roasted on site
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for day centre get-togethers and staff thank-you lunches.
Care homes around Woodstock are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Woodstock (OX20)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Woodstock hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A level outdoor area
- A named contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Woodstock questions
How far is Woodstock from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Woodstock?
Hanborough station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
How long does the roast need?
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.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In summer, Woodstock has daylight until about 9:30pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast day in Woodstock
Woodstock is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast day in Woodstock? We can help. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
With the A44 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Care home events anywhere in OX20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Market Street, High Street and Briar Thicket; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A44 close by, Woodstock is easy for us to reach for your care home event. Other places close to Woodstock we cover include Bladon (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (2 miles north-east), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles east), Thrupp (2 miles east) and Begbroke (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west) and Carterton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (0.5 miles west).
- Local schools include Marlborough School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Punchbowl Inn (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your care home event in Woodstock
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Woodstock:
- Community open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Family days with visitors
- Home anniversaries
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Hanborough station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards