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Care Home Hog Roast in Busbridge
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Busbridge.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Days for relatives
- Milestone days for the home
Slow-roasted pork in Busbridge
About our care home hog roast in Busbridge
For care homes in Busbridge, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For sheltered housing gatherings and day centre get-togethers, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your residents.
Rural care homes near Busbridge can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
Busbridge: care homes and access
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover care home events in Busbridge, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Old photos of Lower Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Godalming station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Busbridge is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Anywhere in GU7, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton 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 Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Busbridge include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Godalming College (0.7 miles west) and St Hilary's School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
What affects the price in Busbridge
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A named contact on the day
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Busbridge
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
Also near Busbridge
What else we do in Busbridge
Occasions we serve in Busbridge
We fit in with your day.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Busbridge, such as:
- Day centre events
- Open afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
- Staff thank-you lunches
Some homes in Busbridge have links with a local church such as St John the Baptist Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
FAQs for Busbridge
What’s the nearest station to Busbridge?
The closest is Godalming station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you come out to small places like Busbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home event in Busbridge. Winter afternoons in Busbridge are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away