Surrey · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Box Hill
We bring a hog roast day across Box Hill and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
- Garden fêtes
Book a hog roast in Box Hill
Hog roast days near Box Hill
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater care home events across Box Hill and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Old photos of Reigate Heath can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 0.8 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Box Hill.
Anywhere in KT20, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Box Hill include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Care home hog roast in Box Hill, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Whether it’s open afternoons and family days with visitors, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast potatoes and more.
Near Box Hill, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Box Hill
How far is Box Hill from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Is Box Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cover Box Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Box Hill and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Events we cater in Box Hill
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal events
- Family days with visitors
- Open afternoons
- Day centre lunches
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St. Andrew's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
Where the roaster can go in Box Hill
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Someone to meet us
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Box Hill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Box Hill
Other occasions in Box Hill
For event organisers in Box Hill
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What affects the price in Box Hill
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request thin slices
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late May, sunset in Box Hill is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away