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Care Home Hog Roast for Bowling Alley
Looking for a hog roast day in Bowling Alley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre lunches
- Families’ days
- Retirement housing events
Slow-roasted pork in Bowling Alley
Care home hog roast in Bowling Alley, carved to order
Day centres and retirement housing near Bowling Alley also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. For care home summer fairs and days for relatives, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes and more.
At a rural home near Bowling Alley, access matters. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a hog roast day in Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. We cater care home events across Bowling Alley and nearby. Bowling Alley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bowling Alley to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Some homes in Bowling Alley have links with a local church such as Church of All Saints, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Old photos of Beacon Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Mill Lane (1 mile north-west), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Ewshot (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (1.9 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Bowling Alley includes Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Bowling Alley include Crondall Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Court Moor School (2.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Chicken can be added.
Questions from Bowling Alley
Which station is closest to Bowling Alley?
Winchfield station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Basingbourne Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen and away from opening windows.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Nearby places to Bowling Alley
Other occasions in Bowling Alley
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, the light in Bowling Alley goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A named contact on the day
- A level outdoor area
- Approval from the home
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast day
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in Bowling Alley?
We fit in with your day.
Here’s what people in Bowling Alley most often book a hog roast for:
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
- Garden fêtes
- Thank-you meals for staff
Families coming by rail can use the station: Winchfield station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards