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Care Home Hog Roast in Barford
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Barford and across Surrey.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Milestone days for the home
- Care home summer fairs
A hog roast near Barford
Planning a hog roast day in Barford
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. A hog roast suits care home events around Barford, whatever the venue. Barford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east. Old photos of Gibbet Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Barford.
For care home events in GU10 and GU26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barford include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
About our care home hog roast in Barford
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 apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater days for relatives and garden fêtes.
Country homes near Barford often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How it works
On the day, 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. Late May in Barford has light until about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Barford
What’s the nearest station to Barford?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Could you cook in The Flashes?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Why choose a hog roast in Barford?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your care home event in Barford
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Whatever the occasion in Barford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement housing events
- Families’ days
- Community open days
Volunteers from churches such as St John the Evangelist sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A named contact on the day
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Barford
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Towns and villages near Barford
More for events in Barford
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away