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Care Home Hog Roast in Ashford Common
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Ashford Common.
- Families’ days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre lunches
Care home hog roast in Ashford Common
Care home hog roast in Ashford Common, carved to order
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. On the menu are halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater families’ days and staff appreciation days.
For a care home in a place like Ashford Common, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Where the roaster can go in Ashford Common
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Someone to meet us
- Approval from the home
- Away from opening windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Ashford Common questions
Which station is closest to Ashford Common?
Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Ashford Common close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. For a summer hog roast day in Ashford Common, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ashford Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast day in Ashford Common
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Ashford Common for care home events. Ashford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ashford Common to Guildford (14 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Kempton Park Reservoirs is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the TW15 and TW16 postcode area and the streets around it. From Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Ashford Common, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashford Common include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Who books care home hog roast in Ashford Common?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ashford Common:
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
- Themed days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Volunteers from churches such as St Saviour sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards