Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Woolstone, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast day across Woolstone and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
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Care home hog roast in Woolstone
About our care home hog roast in Woolstone
For care homes in Woolstone, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. We serve thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for day centre get-togethers and care home summer fairs.
Country homes near Woolstone frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Woolstone (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Woolstone
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Why choose care home hog roast in Woolstone?
We plan around the home’s routines.
Whatever the occasion in Woolstone, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre get-togethers
Residents who remember days out at Dragon Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A named contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Woolstone
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late May, sunset in Woolstone is about 9:00pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- 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.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Care home hog roasts in Woolstone
Woolstone is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Woolstone and the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of All Saints, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Woolstone, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in SN7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Woolstone we cover include Kingston Lisle (2 miles east), Westcot (3 miles east), Sparsholt (3 miles east), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (6 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
A little further out are Uffington Museum (1 mile north-east) and Faringdon Day Hospital (4.7 miles north). Open spaces near Woolstone include Dragon Hill and Seven Barrows.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile south)
Woolstone questions
Is Woolstone close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Woolstone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you come to Woolstone?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Also near Woolstone
Other occasions in Woolstone
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away