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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Albury, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Albury and the surrounding area.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
A hog roast near Albury
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Away from emergency routes
- Sign-off from management
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
How our care home hog roast works in Albury
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. Typical bookings include sheltered housing gatherings and seasonal events, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a care home near Albury, tell us about lanes and the drive. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Towns and villages near Albury
What else we do in Albury
A hog roast or other catering?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Albury
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Hog roast days near Albury
Albury is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater care home events of every size in Albury. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Old photos of Silent Pool can spark conversation during a hog roast day. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Albury is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over GU5. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Weston Fields, Church Lane and Albury Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Albury Heath (1 mile south-east), Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile east), Gomshall (2 miles east) and East Clandon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Shere Museum (1.5 miles east) and Guildford Castle (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Drummond Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Albury
There is no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Albury
Is Albury close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Albury?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In Albury, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose care home hog roast in Albury?
We fit in with your day.
However big or small the event in Albury, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Day centre events
- Days for relatives
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 1.3 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards