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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Brook, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Brook and the surrounding area.
- Open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Thank-you meals for staff
Planning an event in Brook?
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late May in Brook has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Care home hog roast in Brook, slow-roasted on site
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Whether it’s days for relatives and themed days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Country homes near Brook often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Brook
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or GU8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Brook
Is Brook too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Brook?
Witley station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
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. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Do you cover Brook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Brook and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Occasions we serve in Brook
Families and staff can join in.
Whatever the occasion in Brook, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Family days with visitors
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement community days
- Day centre get-togethers
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Witley station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Towns and villages near Brook
Other occasions in Brook
Brook: care homes and access
Brook is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Brook and the surrounding area. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Brook to Guildford (9 miles away).
Old photos of Upper Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Brook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
We cover care home events in every part of GU8 and the streets around it. Whether your care home event is on Brook Road, Church Lane and Park Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For care home events just outside Brook, we cover Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Hambledon (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Schools near Brook include Rodborough (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast or other catering?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away