Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Capel, Surrey
We bring a hog roast day across Capel and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Themed days
- Retirement community days
- Milestone days for the home
Care home hog roast in Capel
How our care home hog roast works in Capel
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. For summer fêtes and open days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and apple sauce for your residents.
At a rural home near Capel, access matters so we can plan our route. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Capel
Also in Capel
FAQs for Capel
Is Capel close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Capel?
Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you come to Capel?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Capel and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Count families and staff too
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Care homes around Capel
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover care home events in Capel, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Vann Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Families coming by rail can use the station: Ockley station is about 0.6 miles away. Capel is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cater care home events across RH5 and the streets around it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). Open spaces near Capel include Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose care home hog roast in Capel?
Families and staff can join in.
Whatever the occasion in Capel, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Day centre events
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
- Open afternoons
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Seating for residents
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your residents, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In summer, Capel has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Capel, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away