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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Blackbrook, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Blackbrook and the surrounding area.
- Seasonal events
- Summer fêtes
- Retirement community days
Planning an event in Blackbrook?
Care home hog roast in Blackbrook, slow-roasted on site
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. For day centre get-togethers and anniversaries of the home, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce and more.
Rural homes around Blackbrook may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Blackbrook
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or RH5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Blackbrook
How far is Blackbrook from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cover Blackbrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Blackbrook and the rest of Surrey included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can relatives eat with residents?
It works well as a day with families.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Why choose care home hog roast in Blackbrook?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open days
- Days for relatives
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late May in Blackbrook has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Blackbrook
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Hog roast days near Blackbrook
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Blackbrook and the surrounding area. Blackbrook is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Blackbrook to Guildford (12 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Holmwood station is about 2 miles away. Old photos of Box Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Blackbrook.
For care home events in RH5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Other places close to Blackbrook we cover include North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
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What else we do in Blackbrook
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Halal isn’t offered
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards