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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Caterham, Surrey
We bring a hog roast day to Caterham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Book a hog roast in Caterham
Care home hog roast in Caterham, slow-roasted on site
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Texture-modified meals should come from the home’s own kitchen. We’re often asked to cater retirement community days and garden fêtes, serving apple sauce, roast potatoes and new potatoes.
Day centres and sheltered housing in Caterham often have a communal garden, where a hog roast works well. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Who books care home hog roast in Caterham?
We fit in with your day.
However big or small the event in Caterham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Garden fêtes
- Open days
- Themed days
Some homes in Caterham have links with a local church such as Sacred Heart Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For a summer hog roast day in Caterham, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Caterham
Could you cook in Dollypers Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Caterham from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What comes with the hog roast?
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 just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Care home hog roasts in Caterham
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Caterham for care home events and the places nearby. Caterham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Caterham to London (15 miles away).
The B2030 and B2031 make Caterham a simple journey for us. Old photos of South London Downs National Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
We cater care home events across CR3 and the streets around it. That could mean a care home event in a garden on High Street, London Road and Park Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Caterham sits on or near the B2030 and B2031, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Other places close to Caterham we cover include Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Caterham include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (within half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Caterham
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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