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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Bentley, Surrey
Care home hog roast in Bentley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Retirement community days
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast for Bentley
How our care home hog roast works in Bentley
Day centres and retirement housing near Bentley also book us, for themed days and gatherings. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for staff appreciation days and residents’ themed days.
At a rural home near Bentley, access matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Care homes around Bentley
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater care home events of every size in Bentley. Bentley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St Mary, is a good occasion for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10 and GU34, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Bentley, we cover Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (less than half a mile south)
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Occasions we serve in Bentley
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
Hosts in Bentley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Seasonal events
- Day centre get-togethers
- Open afternoons
- Anniversaries of the home
Holybourne Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
FAQs for Bentley
Which station is closest to Bentley?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How far is Bentley from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact on the day
- Seating for residents
- A level spot in the garden or car park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Serving on plates is often easier.
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Bentley. For a summer hog roast day in Bentley, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bentley
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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